Italian Sausage Orzo with Marsala Mushrooms
Servings: 4
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
1 TBSP olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1/2 lb cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 lb sweet Italian sausage links, cooked and sliced
16 oz orzo pasta
1 medium garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup Marsala wine
4 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup frozen spinach
Directions
1. In a large saucepan heat the oil over medium-high heat, add the onion, mushrooms, and sausage cook until slightly browned. Add the orzo and garlic and cook 1 minute more.
2. Add the Marsala and scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
2. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 7 to 8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
3. Take off the heat and stir in the frozen spinach and Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add the Marsala and scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom of the pan.
2. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, about 7 to 8 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed.
3. Take off the heat and stir in the frozen spinach and Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
