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Italian Orzo and Sausage Skillet

A quick, one-pan Italian-style skillet with savory sausage, peppers, orzo, and spinach tossed in roasted garlic tomato sauce.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 14 ounce pork or chicken sausage sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 24 ounce Riserva Classico Roasted Garlic Sauce jar
  • 3 cups cooked orzo
  • 2 cups spinach
  • freshly grated parmesan for topping

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high and add the olive oil.
  • Add the sliced sausages, red and yellow bell peppers, and Italian seasoning to the skillet.
  • Sauté, stirring occasionally, for about 3–4 minutes until the peppers are tender and sausage is warmed through.
  • Pour in the jar of roasted garlic tomato sauce, then add the cooked orzo and spinach.
  • Stir to combine and heat until the mixture simmers and the spinach wilts, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, topped with freshly grated Parmesan.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Measuring Spoons

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked orzo to keep this dish quick.
  • Slice sausages evenly for uniform cooking and texture.
  • You can substitute spinach with baby kale if preferred.