One-Pot Sausage Kale Orzo
By Recipes Worth Cooking Test Kitchen

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cuisine: Italian-inspired

Description:
Orzo simmers with browned sausage, kale, broth, and Parmesan for a creamy one-pot dinner with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients:
- 1.00 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1.00 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 3.00 Clove garlic
- 0.50 Teaspoon black pepper
- 0.75 Cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.75 Cup yellow onion
- 3.00 Cup chicken broth
- 1.00 Pound Italian sausage
- 1.25 Cup orzo
- 4.00 Cup kale

Instructions:
<ol><li>Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat, breaking it into bite-size pieces. Transfer to a plate if the pot looks crowded.</li><li>Add the olive oil and onion to the same pot. Cook for 4 minutes, scraping up browned bits.</li><li>Stir in the garlic and orzo and cook for 1 minute, until the orzo is lightly toasted.</li><li>Add the broth and browned sausage. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low.</li><li>Cook for 9 to 11 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender and creamy.</li><li>Fold in the kale until wilted, then stir in Parmesan, lemon juice, and black pepper.</li></ol>

Notes:
<ul><li>Stir often near the end so the orzo does not stick.</li><li>Use low-sodium broth if your sausage is salty.</li><li>Spinach can replace kale and only needs 1 minute to wilt.</li></ul>

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