Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage, sweet, casings removed
  • 1 onion, large, thinly sliced
  • 1 garlic clove, large, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (10 ounces)
  • 2 cups chicken stock or 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup marinated artichoke, drained and quartered
  • 1 cup frozen baby peas
  • 3 tablespoons chives, snipped
  • 6 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated, plus more
  • parmesan cheese, for serving

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet.
  • Add the sausage and cook over high heat, crumbling as it cooks, until cooked through. Transfer to a plate, leaving fat in the pan.
  • Lower the heat to medium, and add onion and garlic to the pan. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 4 minutes.
  • Add the orzo and cook, stirring, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the stock and 2 cups of water, stirring constantly until the orzo is suspended in a thick, creamy broth, about 15 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the sausage, artichokes, peas, chives, and parmesan to the orzo.
  • Cook, stirring until heated through, about 4 minutes.
  • Serve immediately, passing extra grated cheese at the table, if desired.