Orzo & Spicy Italian Veggie Sausage Medley

This is a quick, easy, one-pot meal in which I used Yves Spicy Italian Veggie Sausages. I'm sure you could sub ordinary Italian sausage if you wanted.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4-5

Ingredients

• 380  g  spicy italian  vegetarian sausages, Yves
• 1  teaspoon olive oil
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  onion, diced
• 1  large carrot, julienned
• 1⁄2 green pepper, diced
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sage
• 796  ml diced tomatoes
• 1  cup water
• 1 1⁄2 cups orzo pasta
• 2  cups broccoli florets
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Slice sausages into 1/4 inch thick slices.
2. Heat oil in a large pot.
3. Add garlic, onion, carrot and green pepper. Saute for about 2 minutes.
4. Add sausage slices and cook for 5 minutes.
5. Sprinkle with sage and salt and pepper.
6. Stir in tomatoes and water and bring to a boil.
7. Stir in orzo and reduce heat to medium.
8. Simmer uncovered, stirring often till most of the liquid is absorbed - about 10 minutes.
9. Stir in broccoli and remove from heat. Cover and let stand till liquid is absorbed - 3 to 5 minutes.
10. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese, if you like.