ITALIAN SAUSAGE ORZO

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This light dish is perfect for any night of the week, and it looks as good as it tastes! If you have leftover sauteed mushrooms or other vegetables, toss them in as well. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

8 cups water
3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta (about 8 ounces)
1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 plum tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boil. Stir in orzo; return to a boil. Cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Drain orzo, reserving 3/4 cup cooking liquid., In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and crumble sausage with onion and garlic over medium heat until no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Stir in tomatoes, roasted pepper, salt, pepper, pepper flakes and orzo. Heat through over medium-low heat; stir in reserved cooking liquid to moisten if desired. Remove from heat; stir in basil and cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 623mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 16g protein. Diabetic Exchanges