Orzo Risotto Recipe

Name: Orzo Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1 lb ground pork sausage; 1 medium onion, diced; 1 tablespoon whole fennel seed; 4 -6 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 ¼ cups orzo; 2 cups chicken broth; ⅛ cup cooking sherry or ⅛ cup brandy; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon oregano; 2 tablespoons basil; ¼ cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated; ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 2 roma tomatoes, diced

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 lb ground pork sausage
1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon whole fennel seed
4 -6 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 ¼ cups orzo
2 cups chicken broth
⅛ cup cooking sherry or ⅛ cup brandy
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons basil
¼ cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
2 roma tomatoes, diced

1
In large saute pan over medium heat, brown sausage in olive oil.
2
Add onion and fennel & cook till onion is tender.
3
Add garlic and bell pepper and cook for 5 minutes.
4
Stir in orzo chicken broth brandy diced tomatoes and herbs.
5
Cook till mixture begins to thicken.
6
Stir in cheeses and fresh tomatoes.
7
If desired place mixture in lasagna pan, top with grated mozzarella and brown in oven for a thicker cheesier version.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1 lb ground pork sausage, 1 medium onion, diced, 1 tablespoon whole fennel seed, and more.

Yes, Orzo Risotto falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Orzo Risotto

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