YUMMY by Gambino: Italian Sausage and Orzo Skillet

This one skillet meal is big on flavor and quick on preparation time! Any small pasta may be substituted for orzo.

INGREDIENTS

1 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (6.5 oz)

1 lb Italian pork sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch slices

1 teaspoon vegetable oil

4 oz green beans, cut in 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)

3/4 cup yellow bell pepper strips

1/2 cup peeled baby carrots, cut in half lengthwise

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons water

1 can (14.5 oz) fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (3 oz)

Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

INSTRUCTIONS

In 10-inch nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium-high heat 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink and thoroughly cooked. Transfer to plate. In same skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add beans, bell peppers, carrots and salt; stir 1 minute to coat vegetables. Add water. Cover; reduce heat to low, and cook 5 to 6 minutes or until vegetables are crisptender.

Remove cover; stir in tomatoes, sausage and cooked pasta. Increase heat to medium; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until completely heated through. Garnish with cheese and parsley.