Beef Sausage and Broccoli Orzo

Name: Beef Sausage and Broccoli Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1.5 pound beef sausage (sliced); 1.5 cup orzo pasta; 3 cup broccoli florets; 3.75 cup chicken broth; 2 yellow onions (small, chopped); 5 clove garlic (minced); 3 tablespoon olive oil; 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice; 0.33 cup Parmesan cheese (grated); 0.75 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Savory slices of browned beef sausage tossed with tender broccoli florets and toasted orzo pasta simmered in rich broth with a touch of lemon and Parmesan.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Italian-American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $3.41/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
Egg-Free
Low-Sugar
Low-Cholesterol

Ingredients

1.5 pound beef sausage (sliced)
1.5 cup orzo pasta
3 cup broccoli florets
3.75 cup chicken broth
2 yellow onions (small, chopped)
5 clove garlic (minced)
3 tablespoon olive oil
1.5 tablespoon lemon juice
0.33 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
0.75 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 1/2 pounds beef sausage slices and brown for 4-5 minutes, turning occasionally until nicely seared. Remove and set aside.
Add 2 small chopped yellow onions and 5 minced garlic cloves to the same skillet and sauté over medium heat until soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
Add 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta to the skillet and toast for 1-2 minutes until lightly golden. Pour in 3 3/4 cups chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
Stir in 3 cups broccoli florets during the last 3-4 minutes of simmering, cooking until tender-crisp.
Return the browned beef sausage to the skillet. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice. If desired, add 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and mix well to combine. Season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste. Serve hot.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave with a splash of water or broth to loosen the orzo.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 616
Protein: 20.7 g
Carbohydrates: 50.3 g
Fat: 36.2 g
Fiber: 7.3 g
Sodium: 1585 mg
Saturated Fat: 13.2 g
Sugar: 6.9 g
Cholesterol: 61 mg