Creamy Tuscan Orzo with Sausage & Kale
This one-pan Tuscan orzo is what happens when comfort food and convenience fall in love. Loaded with savory sausage, wilted kale, and sun-dried tomato goodness, it’s the kind of weeknight dinner that feels indulgent but only takes 35 minutes and one pan. Cold weather doesn’t stand a chance.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or spicy, casings removed
- 1 small onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ⅙ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1½ cups dry orzo
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained) chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups chopped kale tough stems removed
- Kosher salt & freshly cracked pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.1 Tbsp olive oil
- Add 1 pound Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned (6–8 minutes).1 pound Italian sausage
- Add 1 small onion and cook 3 minutes, until softened.1 small onion
- Stir in 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, and ⅙ teaspoon red pepper flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant.3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning, ⅙ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Stir in 1½ cups dry orzond ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained); cook 1–2 minutes to toast slightly.1½ cups dry orzo, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
- Pour in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer and stir in 1 cup heavy cream.4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream
- Cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes, stirring often, until orzo is tender and sauce is thickened.
- Stir in 3 cups chopped kale and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.3 cups chopped kale
- Remove from heat. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 619kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 630mgPotassium: 837mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1735IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 3mg
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