Get ready for the ultimate comfort dish—this Pasture Raised Italian Sausage Creamy Orzo is a one-pot wonder! Juicy, perfectly browned sausage, tender orzo pasta, and a luscious, creamy broth come together in under 30 minutes. With a hit of parmesan stirred in at the end, it’s cozy, creamy, and totally irresistible. Feel free to add some baby spinach if you're into that ;) Perfect for a weeknight dinner or when you're craving something hearty but easy to whip up!

• 1 Lb. 1915 Farm Pasture Raised Italian Sausage
• 1/2 medium onion chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, more to taste
• 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 2 cups chicken broth, up to 1 more cup as needed
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan

INSTRUCTIONS

Add the Italian sausage to a medium Dutch oven and cook it over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes. Then, stir in the onions along with a couple of pinches of kosher salt, and continue cooking for another 5 minutes, until the sausage is browned and the onions have softened. 

Next, add the garlic, red pepper flakes, and orzo, cooking for about 30 seconds. Pour in the chicken broth and cream, and once it starts bubbling, let it cook for 10 minutes, uncovered. STIR REGULARLY to prevent the orzo from sticking to the bottom, and reduce the heat to medium or medium-low so it simmers gently rather than boiling. If more time is needed to cook the orzo, splash a bit more broth into the pot and let cook more. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or freshly cracked pepper as needed.

Once the orzo is tender, take the pot off the heat and stir in the parmesan and spinach. Cover the pot and let it sit for 3-5 minutes to thicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve right away. 

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Recipe by Salt & Lavender