One Pot Hot Honey Orzo Recipe (25 Minute Dinner)
This One Pot Hot Honey Orzo Recipe is a 25-minute dinner that’s perfect for busy nights! Made in just one skillet, it’s a super easy, sweet and spicy meal packed with flavor. With minimal chopping, juicy Italian sausage, tender orzo, and a drizzle of spicy honey, it’s as effortless as it is delicious.
Servings: 6
Calories: 487kcal
Equipment
- large pot or large skillet with lid
Ingredients
- 16 ounces spicy Italian sausage
- ½ medium onion small diced (yellow or sweet) (about ½ cup)
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 10 oz cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half, 1 pint
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup greens spinach or arugula
- Hot honey for serving (homemade or store bought)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat, brown the sausage and onions together until the meat is crumbled and cooked through. While that’s cooking, heat the chicken broth in the microwave for 3-5 minutes until very hot, to cut down on cooking time.16 ounces spicy Italian sausage, ½ medium onion
- Once the meat is cooked through, add in the minced garlic, basil, thyme, ground mustard, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.1 tablespoon garlic, 1 teaspoon dried basil, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon ground mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Add the orzo and stir well. Then pour in the hot chicken broth and tomatoes and stir. Cover and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 10-12 minutes (typically this is low heat for me, but it depends on your burner. It should be simmering gently). Test for doneness - the orzo should be soft. If it isn’t quite tender and the pan has dried out, add a splash or two of water. Once tender, remove from heat.1.5 cups orzo pasta, 3 cups chicken stock, 10 oz cherry or grape tomatoes
- Off the heat, stir in cream and greens. Drizzle with hot honey and serve.¼ cup heavy cream, 1 cup greens, Hot honey
Notes
Tips & Tricks
- If you ever have leftover fresh spinach, freeze it! This recipe and ones like it are a great time to use it up.
- Use extra red chili flakes if you find you want a little more heat.
- If the pasta isn't quite done at the 10 minute mark and the pot has dried out, add a splash or two of water, cover and cook another minute or two.
- Hot Honey Sauce (the one pictures in this post)
- Homemade Hot Honey
- Store-bought Hot Honey
Nutrition
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1119mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 508IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg
