Ingredients
Instructions
- Spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray; heat to medium.
- Add sausage and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until browned, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Remove sausage from skillet and chop into ¼ inch pieces. Return sausage to skillet with onion.
- Stir in orzo, chicken broth, orange juice, cranberries, and sage; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer (covered), until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
- Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes. Toss and serve.
Versatile Pasta
Often confused with rice, orzo is actually a small pasta that is just as versatile and tasty as rice. This recipe is a one-pot meal where everything cooks together wonderfully with vegetables, sausage and orzo! Similarly, pearl couscous is another alternative pasta used for all kinds of wonderfully delicious dishes. What is Pearl Couscous? The small balls of pasta are larger than traditional Moroccan couscous, however, just like orzo, this variety can be used in any recipe calling for other grains like rice or quinoa.
Other Recipes with Orzo
A wonderfully versatile ingredient, orzo pasta can be used in all kinds of meals such as skillet dishes like this recipe, pasta salads, soups or simple combinations such as chicken or shrimp and orzo.
Prepare as a filling for vegetables like in these Orzo Zucchini Boats or as a bed for grilled meals like these Beef Kabobs with Parmesan Orzo.
More Meal Inspiration
For another Mediterranean flavored dish, why not try making risotto with our Arborio Rice.
