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Why I Switched to Caraway Cookware + An Easy One-Pan Dinner for Two

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A close-up of a pan filled with cooked rice, ground meat, and herbs sits on a woven placemat, next to a set of blue and gray nonstick cookware arranged upright in a kitchen setting.

I get asked all the time what cookware I use in my kitchen, and I actually switched to Caraway cookware and have been using it ever since. When you cook as much as I do, having cookware that cooks evenly, cleans easily, and is safe to cook on really matters. One of the biggest reasons I switched was because Caraway cookware is made without harmful chemicals that are often found in traditional non-stick cookware, which made me feel a lot better about cooking for my family every day. If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your cookware, you can use my code MELISSAJO to save 10% off all Caraway products sitewide.

Three blue and silver frying pans are neatly organized upright in a beige rack. Inspired by Why I switched to Caraway Cookware, their matching blue lids stand vertically nearby on a light-colored shelf, ready for an easy one-pan dinner for two.

I chose the Caraway Cookware Set in the Navy color, and I use these pans almost every day. The set comes with a fry pan, sauce pan, sauté pan, and Dutch oven, along with lids and storage organizers that keep everything really organized in the cabinets. I love that the pans go from stovetop to oven, which makes one-pan meals really easy, and cleanup is always quick.

You can check out the exact cookware set I use here:

Caraway Cookware Set

If you’ve been thinking about upgrading your cookware, you can use my code MELISSAJO to save 10% off all Caraway products sitewide.

So today I wanted to show you one of my favorite easy dinners for two that I make right in my Caraway sauté pan.

A smiling woman in a black top stands in a bright kitchen, holding a white frying pan and gesturing excitedly. Several blue cookware pieces are arranged on the wooden island in front of her.
A woman smiling in a kitchen holds up a gray frying pan. In front of her on a wooden countertop are three blue pots with silver handles and lids. The kitchen has white cabinets and green plants.
Three blue pot lids with silver handles are stored vertically in a white fabric organizer, which is standing on a kitchen counter next to a wooden cutting board and other kitchen items.
A set of blue pots and pans with silver handles neatly stored in beige racks on a light wooden shelf, with matching blue lids organized in a fabric holder attached to the shelf wall.
A hand with red nail polish lifts a blue lid off a pan filled with meat, herbs, and a rich, bubbling broth on a stovetop.
A person with red-painted nails places a blue Dutch oven with a lid into an open oven. Olive oil, seasoning, and utensils are on the countertop nearby.

I make SO many one pot meals that start on the stovetop, but end up in the oven to finish to perfection. This is one of the MAIN reasons I switched. All of the cookware AND lids from my set are ALSO oven safe. Makes life SO easy!

A close-up of a pan filled with cooked rice, sun-dried tomatoes, green herbs, and ground meat, sitting on a stove with a blue lid partially covering the pan.
A close-up of a pan filled with cooked rice mixed with browned meat and herbs. In the background, blue pots and pans hang neatly on a rack.
A skillet filled with seasoned rice, ground meat, and herbs sits on a woven placemat, surrounded by modern blue and gray cookware in a kitchen setting.

What Comes in the Caraway Cookware Set

My Caraway Cookware Set in Navy includes:

  • 3 qt Sauce Pan with lid
  • 4.5 qt Sauté Pan with lid
  • 10.5” Fry Pan
  • 6.5 qt Dutch Oven with lid
  • Lid Holder with hooks
  • Pan Storage Racks

I love that this set really covers everything you need for everyday cooking, and the storage organizers keep my cabinets neat and organized.

You can see the cookware set here:

Caraway Cooking Set

And don’t forget, you can use my code MELISSAJO to save 10% off.

🤔 Common Questions

Can I use chicken sausage instead?

Yes, chicken sausage works great in this recipe.

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, you can reheat it with a splash of water in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Do I have to bake it in the oven?

The oven helps the rice cook evenly, but you could also simmer it covered on low on the stovetop.

A close-up of a pan filled with cooked rice, ground meat, and herbs sits on a woven placemat, next to a set of blue and gray nonstick cookware arranged upright in a kitchen setting.

One-Pan Sausage & Sun-Dried Tomato Rice for Two

This is one of those simple dinners that feels cozy and a little fancy, but it’s actually very easy to make. Everything cooks in one pan, and the sun-dried tomatoes add so much flavor. I love making meals like this in my Caraway sauté pan because it goes from stovetop to oven and makes cleanup really easy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5 people

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Italian sausage link casing removed
  • ½ cup white rice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes squeezed dry and chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • In a Caraway sauté pan over medium heat, crumble and brown the Italian sausage.
  • Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the rice and sauté for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast the rice.
  • Add salt, pepper, crushed red pepper, and sun-dried tomatoes and stir together.
  • Pour in 1 cup of water and bring to a boil.
  • Cover with the lid and transfer the pan to the oven.
  • Bake for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from oven, fluff the rice, and serve.

Notes

  • Toasting the rice before adding water adds extra flavor.
  • Make sure the sun-dried tomatoes are squeezed dry so the rice cooks properly.
  • Parmesan cheese on top is really good with this.
  • You can add spinach at the end for a little green.
  • Leftovers reheat really well the next day.
Keyword one-pan sausage & sun dried tomato rice for two
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How to Double This Recipe for a Family of Four

If you want to make this recipe for a family instead of just two people, you can easily double everything.

To double the recipe:

  • 2 Italian sausage links
  • 1 cup rice
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 cups water
  • Bake at 400°F for about 25 minutes
  • Use a larger sauté pan or Dutch oven

This will serve about 4 people.

👝 How to Store Leftovers

Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days!

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