Italian Sausage and Orzo Skillet

Health score
9%
Italian Sausage and Orzo Skillet
40 min.
6
419kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that brings the flavors of Italy right to your kitchen? Look no further than this Italian Sausage and Orzo Skillet! This one-pan wonder is not only quick to prepare, taking just 40 minutes, but it also serves up to six people, making it perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends.

The star of this dish is the savory Italian pork sausage, which is cooked to perfection and combined with tender orzo pasta, vibrant vegetables, and a burst of flavor from fire-roasted diced tomatoes. The addition of crumbled feta cheese adds a creamy, tangy finish that elevates the dish to new heights. With a delightful mix of textures and flavors, this skillet meal is sure to please even the pickiest eaters.

Whether you're serving it as a main course, a hearty side dish, or a satisfying lunch, this Italian Sausage and Orzo Skillet is versatile enough to fit any occasion. Plus, with a caloric breakdown that balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates, you can enjoy this meal guilt-free. So grab your frying pan and get ready to impress your taste buds with this delightful Italian-inspired dish!

Ingredients

  • 6.5 oz soup noodles uncooked
  • lb mild sausage links to package directions and coin italian cut into 3/4-inch slices
  • teaspoon vegetable oil 
  • oz green beans cut in 1-inch pieces ( 1 cup)
  • 0.8 cup bell pepper yellow
  • 0.5 cup baby carrots peeled cut in half lengthwise
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons water 
  • 14.5 oz canned tomatoes diced fire roasted organic undrained canned
  • oz feta cheese crumbled
  • serving parsley fresh chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Cook and drain pasta as directed on package.
  2. In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and thoroughly cooked.
  3. Transfer to plate. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
  4. Add beans, bell peppers, carrots and salt; stir 1 minute to coat vegetables.
  5. Add water. Cover; reduce heat to low, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  6. Remove cover; stir in tomatoes, sausage and cooked pasta. Increase heat to medium; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until completely heated through.
  7. Garnish with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories419kcal
Protein17.93%
Fat53.05%
Carbs29.02%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.17
Glycemic Load
9.75
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
16.492608650871%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.16mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:418.57kcal
20.93%
Fat:24.42g
37.57%
Saturated Fat:8.75g
54.71%
Carbohydrates:30.06g
10.02%
Net Carbohydrates:27.54g
10.01%
Sugar:3.53g
3.92%
Cholesterol:67.05mg
22.35%
Sodium:857.1mg
37.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.57g
37.15%
Vitamin C:39.41mg
47.77%
Vitamin A:2085.31IU
41.71%
Selenium:21.8µg
31.15%
Vitamin B3:4.59mg
22.95%
Phosphorus:222.9mg
22.29%
Vitamin K:22.03µg
20.98%
Vitamin B6:0.4mg
20.24%
Vitamin B1:0.28mg
18.79%
Manganese:0.37mg
18.47%
Zinc:2.58mg
17.23%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.24%
Vitamin B12:0.88µg
14.7%
Iron:2.12mg
11.77%
Calcium:117.27mg
11.73%
Potassium:373.12mg
10.66%
Fiber:2.52g
10.08%
Magnesium:37.97mg
9.49%
Copper:0.19mg
9.43%
Vitamin B5:0.9mg
8.96%
Vitamin D:1.04µg
6.93%
Folate:25.79µg
6.45%
Vitamin E:0.35mg
2.31%