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Italian Orzo and Sausage Skillet

A simple, hearty one-skillet meal of sausage, bell peppers, orzo, and spinach in roasted garlic tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula or tongs
  • Measuring Spoons

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 heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Add the sliced sausage, red and yellow bell peppers, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning to the skillet.
  • Sauté for about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender and the sausage is heated through.
  • Pour in the 24-ounce jar of roasted garlic tomato sauce, then add the cooked orzo and 2 cups spinach.
  • Stir to combine and heat until the sauce simmers and the spinach wilts, about 2–3 minutes.
  • Serve immediately topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked orzo to speed up preparation.
  • Substitute your preferred sausage type if desired.
  • Adjust Italian seasoning to taste.