---
title: One-Pan Orzo Marinara
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/one-pot-marinara-5b7dabed30006c45ed407ab2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 25 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 444
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
nutrition:
  calories: 790
  protein: 38
  fat: 34
  saturated fat: 14
  carbohydrates: 86
  sugar: 14
  fiber: 6
  cholesterol: 165
  sodium: 1920
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/one-pan-orzo-marinara.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler to high or oven to 500 degrees with rack in upper position. Halve, peel, and and finely chop @yellow onion{1}. Measure out @orzo pasta{1.5%cup} (we sent more - save the rest for another use).

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{5%tsp} in #large pan{} over medium-high heat (we recommend using an ovenproof pan). Add @Italian chicken sausage{18%ounce} and break meat up into pieces. Cook, tossing occasionally, until lightly browned, ~{5%minutes}.

Add another drizzle of olive oil to pan, then toss in onion, @kale{4%ounce}, and a big pinch of @salt{}. Cook, tossing, until veggies are softened, ~{5%minutes}. Toss in 5 tsp of @Italian seasoning{2%tbsp} (save the last teaspoon for step 5) and a pinch of @chili flakes{1%tsp} if you like it spicy. Cook, tossing, until fragrant, ~{1%minute}.

Stir in orzo, @crushed tomatoes{27.52%ounce}, 1¾ cups water, @sugar{1%tsp}, and a few big pinches of salt and @pepper{} into pan. Lower heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente, ~{12-15%minutes}. If mixture dries out, add water ¼ cup at a time to loosen. Remove pan from heat. Add @Parmesan cheese{¼%cup} and @butter{3%tbsp} (use 2 tbsp), stirring to melt. Season with salt and pepper. If your pan is not ovenproof, transfer mixture to a baking dish at this point.

Place the remaining 1 tbsp butter in #small microwave-safe bowl{} and microwave until melted, ~{20%seconds}. Stir in 1 tbsp olive oil, @panko breadcrumbs{½%cup}, @Italian cheese blend{½%cup}, and remaining Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper.

Evenly sprinkle crust over orzo. Broil or bake until panko is golden brown, ~{1-3%minutes}. Let stand for ~{5%minutes} to cool and settle. Sprinkle with more chili flakes, if desired. Divide between plates and serve.