Description
Savory beef Sausage Orzotto is a creamy, hearty dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into a culinary experience. Combining rich beef sausage with creamy orzo, this recipe is perfect for busy families or anyone seeking comfort food without the fuss. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a satisfying meal that’s versatile enough to adapt to your pantry’s contents. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying a cozy evening at home, this delightful orzotto will impress with its robust flavors and creamy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef sausage
- 1 cup orzo
- 1 medium onion
- 1 stalk celery (optional)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and sauté chopped onion and celery until translucent.
- Push veggies aside and add beef sausage, cooking until browned and crumbled.
- Stir in orzo until coated, then gradually add stock while stirring.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender.
- Remove from heat and mix in cream cheese until melted.
- Serve warm, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have available. For added flavor, consider using high-quality stock. This dish can be made lighter by substituting reduced-fat sausage and cream cheese.