Sausage and Orzo Pasta
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 1 lb mild Italian sausage
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 8 oz tomato sauce
- 1 ¼ cups water
- ½ cup uncooked orzo pasta
- Parmesan cheese, for topping
Instructions
- Cook sausage and onion in a soup pot until sausage is crumbled and onion tender. Add garlic and cook an additional minute.
- Add the basil, salt, and pepper.
- Next, add the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and water. Stir to combine.
- Simmer for 5 minutes and add the orzo.
- Continue simmering for about 10 minutes, or until orzo is tender.
- Serve in bowls and top with parmesan cheese.