Prep Time::8 mins
Cook Time::22 mins
Total Time::30 mins
Servings::4
Ingredients
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1 tablespoon olive oil
2 to 3 links Italian sausage
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, divided
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 cup orzo
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup half and half
1 cup spinach, or more as desired
1/2 cup freshly shredded Parmesan cheese
1 pinch crushed red pepper
Directions
Add oil to a heavy skillet. Turn heat to medium high heat. Add the sausage links, and cook on all four sides until browned, about 5 minutes. Move sausage to the side. Add onions and bell pepper; cook until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 45 seconds.
Pour 1/4 of tomatoes with liquid into the skillet. Take remaining tomatoes and blend until liquified; pour blended tomatoes into the skillet. Stir in Italian seasoning, orzo, and chicken broth until well blended.
Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium, and cook for 10 minutes. Remove links and slice into coin-size pieces.
Add half and half and spinach; allow spinach to wilt down, about 2 minutes. Stir in sliced sausage, Parmesan cheese, and crushed red pepper. Adjust seasonings to taste. Serve immediately.