Orzo with Italian Sausage and Peppers

Orzo with Italian Sausage and Peppers

This easy Orzo with Italian Sausage and Peppers is a filling and quick meal - done in under 30 minutes! This is perfect for kids and adults!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 511kcal

Author Deborah Harroun

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups water
8 oz orzo pasta
2 tablespoon olive oil
14 oz pork sausage casings removed
2 cloves garlic minced
12 oz jar roasted red peppers diced (about 2 peppers)
2 plum tomatoes chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Combine the chicken broth and water in a pot and bring to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving the cooking liquid. Place the orzo in a large bowl.
1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups water, 8 oz orzo pasta
Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up as it cooks.
2 tablespoon olive oil, 14 oz pork sausage
Once browned and cooked through, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the peppers and tomatoes. Continue to cook until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
2 cloves garlic, 12 oz jar roasted red peppers, 2 plum tomatoes
Pour the sausage mixture over the orzo and stir to mix. Add in parsley. Add some of the cooking liquid, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve topped with the Parmesan cheese.
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, salt and pepper, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Notes

Adapted from Giada’s Kitchen

Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

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