I haven’t cooked a lot with orzo and this recipe makes me want to use it more in our kitchen. This dish brings out a creaminess that I didn’t expect. Don’t be alarmed by how big the salad looks next to the main dish. I totally had to go back for seconds on this one.
Ingredients:
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 tablespoon EVOO
3/4 lb Italian sausage
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons butter (divided)
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup mozzarella cheese (divided)
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups chicken stock
Let’s Get Crafty!
Preheat the oven to a low broil
Saute until tender:
1 tablespoon EVOO
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
Then Add to the Veggies and cook until fully cooked through:
3/4 lb Italian sausage
While that is cooking – combine and set aside:
1 tablespoon melted butter
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup mozzarella cheese
To the veggies and sausage – add and stir together until the butter is melted:
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
Then add:
2 tablespoons tomato paste
3 cups chicken stock
Heat to a boil – reduce heat and simmer until pasta is cooked (about 10-12 minutes.) You’ll want to keep an eye on it and stir occasionally. You may need to add more chicken stock or water.
Pour into a baking dish and top with the panko and cheese mixture
Low broil for around 5 minutes – keep your eye on it so it doesn’t burn
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