Sun-dried Tomato, Spinach and Sausage Orzo

This quickly became a family favourite. Nourishing, creamy and packed with color- it got rave reviews here. It’s also a great way to use what’s in season right now ,spinach, and what was preserved from last season, sun dried tomatoes.

Enjoy! Jennifer

Jennifer Spencer

Sun-dried Tomato, Spinach and Sausage Orzo

Creamy and nourishing, this one dish meal makes supper time easy.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Main Course

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 lb ground sausage
• 1/2 onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 cup sun-dried or dehydrated tomatoes
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 tsp dijon mustard
• 1 lb dried orzo pasta
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp dried basil

Method

 

1. Put dehydrated/sundried tomatoes in hot water to reconstitute.
2. In a preheated cast iron pan, brown the sausage for about 7 minutes on medium. Add the onions, garlic, oregano and thyme and cook another 3 min.
3. Drain tomatoes and chop roughly. Add to pan and cook another 2 minutes.
4. Pour in the broth and add the dijon, then bring to a boil.
5. Add the orzo and simmer for 5 minutes. Mix in the spinach, add the cream, basil and parmesan.
6. Stir until creamy, then remove from heat. Enjoy!