Name: One-Pot Garlic Butter Sausage and Orzo – Creamy, Flavorful, and Irresistible
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced; 2 tbsp butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 ½ cups uncooked orzo; 2 ½ cups chicken broth; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 cups spinach (optional); Salt and pepper to taste; Parsley for garnish; Optional: ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Description

Smoky sausage, buttery garlic orzo, and Parmesan come together in one skillet for a creamy, flavorful one-pot meal that’s simple, hearty, and utterly delicious.

Ingredients

Scale

12 oz smoked sausage, sliced

2 tbsp butter

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 ½ cups uncooked orzo

2 ½ cups chicken broth

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups spinach (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Parsley for garnish

Optional: ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Brown sausage in a large skillet until golden; remove and set aside.

2. Melt butter in the same pan and sauté garlic for 30 seconds.

3. Add orzo and toast for 1–2 minutes.

4. Pour in chicken broth; scrape up browned bits.

5. Cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Stir in sausage, Parmesan, and spinach; cook until creamy.

7. Season to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.

Notes

To make creamier, stir in ¼ cup heavy cream before serving. For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or a splash of white wine while simmering.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner

Keywords: garlic butter orzo, sausage pasta, one-pot dinner, skillet recipes, weeknight meal