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One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo

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The whole family will love this One Pot Creamy Tomato Orzo made with turkey sausage, fire roasted tomatoes, red peppers, spinach, cheese and whole wheat pasta!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1 pound Italian turkey sausage (casings removed)
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, pressed or minced
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 14.5 can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto*
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 2 cups chopped baby spinach
  • 1 cup whole wheat orzo ( I used DeLallo)
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a large heavy bottomed pot, melt butter over medium high heat. Add sausage and crumble as it browns. When the sausage is browned add red peppers and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute.
  2. Add fire roasted tomatoes, basil pesto, chicken broth, heavy cream and sugar. Bring to a boil, and then add spinach and orzo. Stir. Turn heat down to medium low, cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. When orzo is just tender, uncover and simmer a few more minutes to thicken the sauce. Stir in the cheese and let stand for 5 minutes.
  3. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired!

Notes

*I used a pre-made pesto from Trader Joe’s

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