Fried Sausage & Pepper Orzo

4.93 from 38 votes

Fried Sausage & Pepper Orzo

Fried Sausage & Pepper Orzo is made in one pot and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Combining savoury crispy sausage with sweet fried red peppers and perfectly tender orzo.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Fried Sausage, Fried Sausage and Pepper Orzo

Servings: servings

Author: Sammy Montgoms

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
3 garlic cloves minced
2 red peppers sliced
1 small yellow onion sliced
4 Italian sausage links cut into bite sized pieces
1½ cups orzo
3½ cups chicken stock low sodium
1 cup mozzarella shredded
parmesan optional to garnish
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp dried oregano
handful fresh basil

Instructions

Begin by preparing the garlic, red peppers, and onions.
Set aside until ready to use.
Remove the casings from the Italian sausage and chop into bite sized pieces.
Set aside until ready to use.
To a large frying pan set to medium heat, add the olive oil.
Add the red peppers and onions and cook for 2-3 minutes, just until sofened.
Add the garlic and spices and sauté for an additional minute.
Sammys tip: if you are using a salted chicken stock, skip the added salt.
Add the chopped Italian sausage and fry for 3 to 4 minutes just until the sausage begins to brown.
Add the orzo and allow it to toast in the pan for a minute before adding the chicken stock.
Add the chicken stock and a handful of fresh basil.
Reduce heat to low/simmer, cover and let cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the orzo is cooked and the majority of the chicken stock has been absorbed.
Remove the lid during the last 5 minutes of cook time.
Sammy's tip: stir every 5 minutes or so to ensure the orzo doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
Once the orzo is cooked and the stock has been absorbed, add the shredded cheese and mix until melted.
Taste here to see if you need to add more salt.
Garnish with parmesan cheese and enjoy right away.

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