Place olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned. Remove sausage from the pan and set aside. Do not drain dippings from the pan.
Add orzo to hot pan and brown in the drippings. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add sun dried tomatoes with oil and artichokes. Chop artichokes in the pan while cooking.
Add cooked sausage, chicken broth and pasta sauce; stir to combine. Reduce heat to simmer. Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed and orzo is cooked.
Before serving, add Parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Stir to combine.