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One-Pot Garlic Butter Sausage and Orzo – A Cozy 30-Minute Skillet Meal

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A rich, buttery one-pot meal made with garlic, smoked sausage, and tender orzo pasta in a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner in 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 12 oz smoked sausage, sliced

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

  • 1 small yellow onion, diced

  • 4 garlic cloves, minced

  • 1 ½ cups dry orzo pasta

  • 2 ½ cups chicken broth

  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional)

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

  • Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear sausage slices until browned. Remove and set aside.

  2. In the same pan, melt butter. Sauté onion until soft, then add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook 30 seconds.

  3. Add orzo and stir to coat. Toast for 1–2 minutes.

  4. Pour in broth and return sausage to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10–12 minutes.

  5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

  6. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.

Notes

  • Substitute sausage with mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

  • Add greens or diced vegetables in the last 5 minutes of cooking.

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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