Orzo with Sausage, Peppers, and Tomatoes

Name: Orzo with Sausage, Peppers, and Tomatoes
Yield: 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth; 1 pound orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 links (7 ounces total) mild Italian turkey sausage, casings removed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 jarred roasted red bell peppers, cut in 1/4-inch strips; 2 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

December 9, 2011

I always think of dishes made with small pasta shapes like orzo as kid food because they are easy to scoop up with a spoon—no twirling required! This is an all-around crowd-pleaser that seems to satisfy kids of all ages. It’s also quite adaptable; if your kids don’t like peppers, leave them out and add more tomatoes. Skip the hot peppers if you don’t want it too spicy; and feel free to use any kind of sausage your family enjoys.

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