Description
A hearty bake of orzo pasta, Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and bubbling cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the sausage into the skillet and sauté until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Cook the orzo pasta according to the package instructions until al dente.
- Combine the cooked orzo with the sausage and spinach mixture in a large mixing bowl.
- Transfer the mixture into a baking dish and top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
You can prepare this dish a day in advance. Cover and refrigerate, then bake when ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: orzo, sausage, spinach, bake, Italian, comfort food