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Cheesy Orzo With Sausage And Peppers

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 Onion, sliced
  • 12-15 oz Kielbasa sausage or a similar sausage, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
  • 1 Red pepper, sliced
  • 1 Yellow pepper, sliced
  • 1 Green pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup Orzo, uncooked
  • 3 Cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Chicken broth. with an additional 1 cup handy
  • 15 oz Can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 11/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup Fresh parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper, as needed

Instructions
 

  • 1. Heat olive oil on med-high, add onions and sausage and saute for 3 minutes or until fragrant. 
    2. Add the peppers, orzo, and garlic. Saute on med-high for 2-3 minutes or until the peppers have softened slightly, the sausage is browned, and the garlic is fragrant. 
    3. Add the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and cajun seasoning. Stir well. Cover and simmer on medium for 20-30 minutes, stirring often. It may be necessary to add additional chicken broth if the pasta begins sticking. Add ΒΌ cup more at a time, if needed. 
    4. When the orzo is cooked, stir in the cheese and fresh parsley. Check to see if additional salt and pepper is needed. 
    5. Serve warm.

Notes

To freeze:
Complete the dish without adding the cheese and parsley. Store in an air-tight container. When ready to serve, thaw and top with the fresh cheese and parsley. Bake at 350 degrees about 25-30 minutes until hot.