Sausage Orzo Dinner (Printable Recipe Version)

A one-pot meal featuring savory sausage, tender orzo, and vibrant peppers. Quick to make, full of flavor, and super easy.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

01 - 1 cup diced bell peppers.
02 - 1 cup orzo pasta.
03 - 1 medium onion, chopped.
04 - 3 minced garlic cloves.
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil.
06 - 2 cups broth made from chicken.
07 - 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed.
08 - 2 tablespoons olive oil.
09 - 1 tablespoon chopped parsley.

# Steps to Make It:

01 - Warm up some oil, crumble sausage into the pan, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Take it out and set it aside.
02 - Start by sautéing garlic and onion until they soften, then toss in peppers and keep cooking for another 5-7 minutes.
03 - Pour in the broth, add the orzo, and bring it all to a boil. Lower the heat and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes until the orzo is just right.
04 - Put the sausage back into the pan, simmer for another 5 minutes. Before serving, sprinkle the fresh herbs on top.

# Extra Information:

01 - Choose mild or hot sausage depending on what you like.
02 - Use any color of bell pepper you want.
03 - You may need some extra broth to tweak how thick or soupy it is.