Orzo Sausage Broccoli – Roastables Broccoli Zesty Herb

fork and knife iconServes: 4
chef hat iconSource: Ocean Mist Farms

Ingredients

Sausage and Orzo:

  • 1 lb Italian sausage
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 Yellow onion, diced
  • 2 Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup Orzo pasta
  • 3 cups Chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • *2 Tablespoons Parsley, fresh, chopped (optional garnish)

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450ºF.

Roastables:

  1. Follow the bag preparation instructions for the Broccoli and place on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes until golden and tender. Once cooked sprinkle with garlic parmesan panko.

Sausage and Orzo:

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove sausage from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  5. Add the orzo and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes to toast the pasta.
  6. Pour in chicken broth, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
  7. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
  8. Stir in the cooked sausage, Parmesan cheese, and cooked Roastables Zesty Herb Broccoli. Stir to combine and melt the cheese into the mixture.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

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