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Italian Orzo and Sausage Skillet

A quick one-pan Italian-inspired skillet with sausage, bell peppers, orzo, and roasted garlic tomato sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 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 (jarred)
  • 3 cups cooked orzo
  • 2 cups spinach
  • freshly grated Parmesan for topping

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  2. Add the sliced sausages, red and yellow bell peppers, and 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning to the skillet.
  3. Sauté for about 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the peppers are tender and the sausage is warmed through.
  4. Pour in the 24-ounce jar of roasted garlic tomato sauce, then add the cooked orzo and the spinach.
  5. Stir to combine and heat until the sauce begins to simmer and the spinach wilts, about 2–3 minutes.
  6. Serve immediately, topping each portion with freshly grated Parmesan.

Notes

  • Use pre-cooked orzo to keep this a quick meal.
  • Slice sausages evenly for consistent heating.
  • Substitute spinach with baby kale if desired.