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Creamy Tuscan Orzo with Sausage

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 619 kcal

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: 1serving | Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 630mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1735IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 3mg
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