This 5 Ingredient Italian Sausage and Zucchini Orzo is another super easy weeknight dinner that will be ready and on the table in 30 minutes or less!

A few things I can’t deny loving are orzo, one skillet meals, 5 ingredient meals, anything spicy, and anything extremely easy. This 5 Ingredient Italian Sausage and Zucchini Orzo is all of those things plus it’s incredibly delicious and satisfying!

We love orzo in our house. It’s one of those things that I always have on hand and if I ever can’t think of what to make, I turn to one skillet orzo!! If you haven’t tried my 5 Ingredient Chicken Sausage and Orzo Skillet, now is the time. Well, after you Make this one of course.

Here is what you will need to make this easy 5 Ingredient Dinner!

• 1 lb spicy Italian sausage (you can sub mild or sweet if you don’t like spicy)
• 2 small zucchini squash, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups dried orzo 
• 3 cups broth (chicken or vegetable both work!)
• Grated Parmesan (about 3/4 cup) 
• Salt + Pepper to taste 
• 2-3 T olive oil 
• 2 cloves minced garlic, optional 
• Spinach or arugula, optional 

I always like to add a few optional items on the recipe list that may enhance the dish a bit, but aren’t absolutely necessary if you don’t happen to have them on hand. This 5 Ingredient dinner will be ready and on the table in no time and was an absolute hit in our house! I hope you love it.

As always, if you make this recipe, a comment and/or review below is so greatly appreciated! It’s so very helpful for me and other readers. Thank you for the support!! xo, Lindsay

5 Ingredient Italian Sausage and Zucchini Orzo

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• Author: Lindsay Cola (Tippens)
• Prep Time: 10
• Cook Time: 12
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

• 1 lb spicy Italian sausage (you can sub mild or sweet if you don’t like spicy)
• 2 small zucchini squash, chopped in 1-2 inch pieces
• 1 1/2 cups dried orzo 
• 3 cups broth (chicken or vegetable both work!), more as needed
• Grated Parmesan (about 3/4 cup) 
• Salt + Pepper to taste 
• 2–3 T olive oil 
• 2 cloves minced garlic, optional 
• Spinach or arugula, optional 

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Instructions

1. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add oil.  Add sausage and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon until cooked through and crumbly.  
2. Add in zucchini and sauté 2-3 minutes.  Then add in orzo (option to add 2 cloves fresh minced garlic at this time too) and toast for 60 seconds.  Pour in broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring every few minutes until orzo is cooked.  Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
3. Stir in parmesan until creamy.  If you want to add spinach or arugula, toss in now. 
4. Serve in bowls with more parmesan and enjoy!! 

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