Sausage and Orzo

By leejaywv

Ingredients

• 1 lb cooked sausage, halved lengthwise and cut in 2 inch chunks
• 1 Tbsp cooking oil
• 1 cup dried orzo (rosamarina)
• 1 14-oz. can low sodium beef broth
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 2 medium zucchini, halved lengthwise, coarsely chopped
• 1/3 cup 1-inch slices green onions and chopped red sweet pepper

Preparation

Step 1

In large skillet over medium high heat, brown sausage in hot oil 2 min; stir in orzo. Cook and stir 1 min. Stir in broth, 1/2 cup water, and seasoning. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 8 min or until orzo is tender. Add zucchini last 4 min of cooking. Stir in green onions and sweet pepper. Season to taste with salt and pepper.