Dinner for 4
Italian Sausage Orzo
$10.43for 420 minServes 4
Italian sausage, garlic, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes cook with orzo in a creamy Parmesan skillet.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Italian or breakfast sausage$4.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.49Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
 | Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
 | Whipped or light cream$0.20/oz typical | 8 oz | $1.60Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.70Typical price |
 | Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.54Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $10.43 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Italian or breakfast sausage for Chicken or turkey sausageabout $1.50/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
- 20 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
$2.61 per serving$10.43 for 4
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Ingredients
- 16 oz italian sausage
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup light cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 pinch salt and pepper (optional)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tsp parsley
Steps
- Remove the sausage from its casings and cook it in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it apart until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic, then cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the orzo, chicken broth, cream, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Simmer uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the orzo is tender.
- Fold in the spinach, Parmesan, and parsley, then cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach wilts.
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