Description
This Sausage Broccoli Orzo recipe is the ultimate one-skillet comfort food packed with smoky sausage, tender broccoli, and creamy orzo pasta. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a quick, satisfying meal that comes together in under 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for easy orzo recipes, a hearty sausage dinner, or a broccoli pasta dish, this one delivers flavor, convenience, and a family-friendly vibe.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces sausage (Italian, spicy, or chicken)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup orzo pasta
2 ½ cups chicken broth
2 cups broccoli florets
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until browned and fully cooked.
2. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the orzo and toast it for 1 minute.
3. Pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook the orzo, stirring occasionally, for about 8–10 minutes until mostly tender.
4. Add the broccoli to the skillet. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until the broccoli is tender and bright green.
5. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and the mixture is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve hot directly from the skillet.
Notes
Orzo absorbs liquid quickly, so keep an eye on it and add a splash more broth if needed.
You can use fresh or frozen broccoli—both work great.
If you want a bit of kick, try using spicy sausage or adding a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 55mg