ITALIAN SAUSAGE ORZO OVEN BAKE

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Great quick dinner for a busy night... enjoy with a green salad, some garlic bread and maybe a glass of red wine.

Provided by Sher Bird

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ea 28 oz can(s) diced tomatoes (can use "fire roasted" if you desire)
3/4 c chicken, beef, or vegetable broth
1 lb italian sausage links, cut into 1/2" rounds
2 yellow or white onions, chopped
1 tsp olive oil
2 tsp dried italian seasoning
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1-1/2 c uncooked orzo pasta
3/4 c shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 c shredded fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • 1. ** Preheat Oven to 400 deg. F. ** Place Italian sausages, onions and bell pepper in a shallow 9x13" or so oven baking dish. Drizzle with little bit of olive oil.
  • 2. ** Bake for one hour. Remove from oven and drain off any fat. ** Drain canned tomatoes, saving juice ** Mix together chicken, beef, or veggie broth plus juice from tomatoes to equal 3 cups ** Add drained tomatoes, 3 cups broth/tomato mixture, garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Stir and scrape to release any browned bits on bottom of pan.
  • 3. ** Bake mixture about 15 min. until broth/tomato "juice" boils ** Add orzo to pan, stir to blend and incorporate orzo well into the hot liquid in pan. ** Cover pan tightly with foil. Bake about 20 additional minutes until liquid is absorbed and orzo is tender. ** Remove from oven, uncover. Sprinkle top with shredded cheese. Bake for 2 minutes more, uncovered, until cheese melts.

Eng Diamond
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover Italian sausage. It is also a very easy dish to make.


Zeeshan Mehar
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I'm not a big fan of orzo, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The sausage and cheese made it very flavorful.


Donald Empero
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This is the best Italian sausage orzo recipe I've ever tried. It is so flavorful and cheesy.


SA Akash
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I've never made orzo before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and my family loved it!


binod bajagai
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This recipe is a must-try. It is easy to make and it is always a hit.


keraji tadesse
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I love this recipe! It is so easy to make and it is always delicious.


Mahasin Mariam
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This recipe is a keeper. It is easy to make and it is always a crowd-pleaser.


THABO SEBUSE
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I've made this recipe several times and it is always a hit. It is a great way to use up leftover sausage.


Rashid Shaomin
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This is my new favorite Italian sausage orzo recipe. It is so easy to make and it is always a hit.


Md Mdkawsarhamid
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Md sohel Ahammed
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This was a great weeknight meal. It was easy to make and it was very filling.


Willow Morales
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This dish was a little too salty for me. I would use less salt next time.


Ireen Hassan
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my orzo was mushy. I think I overcooked it.


Edith Aileku
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This recipe was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


Diana Al
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I wasn't sure how this dish would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was very cheesy and flavorful. I would definitely make it again.


jashawn bess
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I made this recipe for a potluck, and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Son of Aba
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This Italian sausage orzo oven bake was very easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out great. My whole family loved it!