Step 1

Remove the sausage from the casing and add it to a heavy bottom sauce pot or Dutch oven.

Step 2

Cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a wooden spoon.

Step 3

Add the onion and corn (no need to thaw) and sauté for 10 minutes.

Step 4

Add the orzo and chicken broth, stir to combine then bring to a boil.

Step 5

Reduce heat to medium low and simmer 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes and scraping the bottom of the pot to make sure the orzo doesn’t stick.

Step 6

Remove from the heat, add the spinach, stir and cover for a couple minutes, until the spinach has wilted.

Step 7

Top with freshly grated parmesan and black pepper, to taste and serve.