Garlic Butter Sausage and Orzo
This One Pot Garlic Butter Sausage & Orzo is a rich, creamy comfortfood recipe made with smoked sausage, toasted orzo, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and fresh herbs, all cooked in a single skillet.
Ingredients
- 1 pound smoked sausage sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter and sliced smoked sausage. Cook until the sausage is browned on both sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add Orzo and let it toast for about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add the dried parsley, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 10 to 12 minutes.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until completely melted and creamy. Return the cooked sausage to the skillet and stir everything together. Let simmer another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Top with freshly chopped parsley and extra Parmesan cheese before serving. Enjoy immediately while hot and creamy.
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Recipe Tips
Don't skip toasting the orzo. Cooking the dry pasta for a minute or two before adding the liquid gives it a deeper flavor and helps prevent it from becoming mushy.
