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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 511 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a sauté pan.  Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up as it cooks. 
  3. 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. 
  4. 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.

Notes

  • Adapted from Giada’s Kitchen 
  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Information

Calories 511kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 53g (18%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 45mg (15%) Sodium 1884mg (79%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 511

% Daily Value*

Calories 511kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 53g 18%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 1884mg 79%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.