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The finished butternut squash sausage orzo in the pan with a small bowl of parmesan cheese next to it.
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Butternut Squash Sausage Orzo

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butternut Orzo, Butternut Orzo with Sausage, Butternut Squash with Orzo
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb mild Italian sausage or chicken sausage
  • 1 1/2 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 shallot minced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh sage
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Heat one tablespoon avocado oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sausage, allow it to brown for 1-2 minutes, then stir, break up into crumbles with wooden spoon and cook for another 2-3 minutes. 
  • Add butternut squash and cook for 3 minutes. Add the shallot, orzo, garlic, sage, thyme, salt and pepper and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes. 
  • Pour in chicken broth and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent the orzo from sticking (be sure to scrape the bottom of the pan).
  • Add milk and parmesan cheese and cook until orzo is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 3-4 more minutes.