Sausage and Peppers with Orzo
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Serves: 4
 
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large green bell pepper, seeded, deribbed and chopped
  • 1½ pounds italian sausage, casings removed
  • 4 large plum tomatoes, cored and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 can (49oz) chicken broth
  • 1¾ cups orzo pasta
  • kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • freshly grated parmesan cheese
Preparation Instructions
  1. In a medium dutch oven or stockpot heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and green pepper and saute until soft and the onion is translucent.
  2. Add the sausage and break it up into bits, cook until no longer pink.
  3. Add the tomatoes, parsley, oregano and broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to low, add the orzo and cover the pot. Simmer until the majority of the liquid has been absorbed and the orzo is cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
  4. Season with salt and pepper and serve topped with parmesan cheese and serve.
Recipe by Foods of Our Lives at https://www.foodsofourlives.com/2013/05/sausage-and-peppers-with-orzo/