Italian Sausage and Parmesan Orzo
Servings: 4
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb ground Italian sausage
1 lb orzo pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, chopped
1 TBSP unsalted butter
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
salt & pepper
Directions
1. In a dutch oven or large pot brown the sausage over medium heat until cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the cooked sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. Add the orzo, garlic, onion and butter to the pot, cook and stir for 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Take off the heat, return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir in the parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2. Add the orzo, garlic, onion and butter to the pot, cook and stir for 2 minutes. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring often, for 8 to 10 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
3. Take off the heat, return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir in the parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste.
