One-Pan Italian Sausage and Orzo Pasta

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)

1 cup orzo pasta

1 bell pepper (any color), diced

1 yellow onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

14 oz canned diced tomatoes

2 cups fresh spinach

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 tsp dried basil

1 tsp dried oregano

Olive oil

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced Italian sausage; cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes).

Stir in chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; sauté until softened (3-4 minutes).

Add orzo pasta, diced tomatoes with juices, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil while stirring.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender and most liquid is absorbed (10-12 minutes). Stir occasionally.

Fold in fresh spinach and herbs; cook until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes). Serve warm.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
• Calories: 392
• Total Fat: 18g
• Saturated Fat: 6g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Cholesterol: 55mg
• Sodium: 680mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 38g
• Dietary Fiber: 3g
• Total Sugars: 4g
• Protein: 24g