Spicy Italian Sausage Orzo
Jun 07, 2025 10:00 AM
This spicy Italian sausage orzo recipe is a super comforting one pot pasta. It has a creamy tomato sauce with a kick along with oregano, fresh basil, garlic, and parmesan!
Regular readers know how much I enjoy creating one pot orzo recipes. They’re easy and fast and tasty. This creamy sausage orzo makes a great change from your usual weeknight fare since it feels a bit special. I always say that orzo is like a risotto but with less effort!
The little kick from the hot Italian sausage is totally irresistible and complements the creamy tomato sauce so well. I’m a huge fan of spicy pasta and am so excited to get another recipe up! It’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients:
- 16 ounces hot Italian sausage
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 (14 ounce) can tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese + more for serving
- 1 handful fresh basil torn/chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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