Name: Sausage and Orzo Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 pound cooked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces; 1 cup dried orzo; 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth; 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and coarsely chopped, about 2 ½ cups; ⅓ cup (1 inch) pieces green onion

Description

Quick and easy doesn’t mean unhealthy with this recipe. Reduced sodium, fresh veggies, and good grains balance out sausage perfectly and deliciously.

Ingredients

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1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pound cooked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 cup dried orzo
1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium beef broth
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise and coarsely chopped, about 2 ½ cups
⅓ cup (1 inch) pieces green onion

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Instructions

In a large skillet heat oil over medium-high heat.
Cook sausage in hot oil about 2 minutes or until brown.
Stir in orzo; cook and stir about 1 minute.
Stir in beef broth plus ½ cup water and Italian seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 8 minutes or until orzo is tender, adding the zucchini during the last 4 minutes or cooking and stirring occasionally.
Uncover; stir in green onion. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 10 Minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American