pepper & sausage casserole

Name: PEPPER & SAUSAGE CASSEROLE
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Canadian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 1 cup(s) white onions, chopped; 2 pinch(es) ground himalayan sea salt; 1 cup(s) red peppers, chopped; 1 cup(s) poblano peppers, chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, pressed; 1 pound(s) hot italian sausage (substitute chorizo or merguez), casing removed and torn into pieces; 1 teaspoon(s) dried basil; 1 teaspoon(s) smoked paprika; freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns); 1 cup(s) orzo pasta; 1 can(s) (14 oz.) fire roasted tomatoes; 2 cup(s) low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup(s) dry red wine; 1/4 cup(s) fresh chopped parsley

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Mar 24, 2022

Quick and easy to make, this dish is perfect to enjoy on weeknights.

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A delicious combination of orzo pasta, vegetables and hot Italian sausage

prep time 10 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup white onions, chopped
2 pinches ground himalayan sea salt
1 cup red peppers, chopped
1 cup poblano peppers, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 pound hot italian sausage (substitute chorizo or merguez), casing removed and torn into pieces
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
1 cup orzo pasta
1 can (14 oz.) fire roasted tomatoes
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup dry red wine
1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley

How To Make pepper & sausage casserole

Step 1

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and when it gets hot, add onions with a couple pinches of salt; sauté for 1 minute.

Step 2

Add peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.
Step 3

Add garlic and sauté for only 30 seconds.
Step 4

Add hot Italian sausage and cook until brown, about 5 minutes.
Step 5

Add basil, smoked paprika and freshly ground black pepper; stir to blend. Add orzo and sauté for 1 minute before leaving it in the skillet, undisturbed, for 30 seconds.
Step 6

Pour in chicken broth and red wine; stir well and bring to a boil.
Step 7

Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Step 8

When time is up, add chopped parsley, stir well and serve immediately.
Step 9

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