Orzo & Spicy Italian Veggie Sausage Medley - cooking recipe

Ingredients

380 g spicy italian vegetarian sausages, Yves
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 onion, diced
1 large carrot, julienned
1/2 green pepper, diced
1/2 teaspoon sage
796 ml diced tomatoes
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta
2 cups broccoli florets
salt and pepper

Preparation

Slice sausages into 1/4 inch thick slices.
Heat oil in a large pot.
Add garlic, onion, carrot and green pepper. Saute for about 2 minutes.
Add sausage slices and cook for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle with sage and salt and pepper.
Stir in tomatoes and water and bring to a boil.
Stir in orzo and reduce heat to medium.
Simmer uncovered, stirring often till most of the liquid is absorbed - about 10 minutes.
Stir in broccoli and remove from heat. Cover and let stand till liquid is absorbed - 3 to 5 minutes.
Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese, if you like.