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Italian Chicken Sausage and Orzo Recipe

Italian Chicken Sausage and Orzo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 package (12 oz) fully cooked italian chicken sausage links , cut into 3/4-inch slices
3 tsp olive oil, divided
1 cup chopped onion
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 can (28 oz) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
2 tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 tbsp capers, drained
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp dried basil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta according to package directions.
Meanwhile, brown the sausages in 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, saute onion in remaining oil until tender. Add garlic and wine; cook 1 minute longer, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan.
Stir in the tomatoes, parsley, capers, oregano, basil, pepper flakes and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Stir in orzo and sausage; heat through. Sprinkle with cheese. Yield: 5 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	150.51 Kcal (630 kJ)
Calories from fat	78.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.75g	13%
Cholesterol	19.72mg	7%
Sodium	287.98mg	12%
Potassium	125.58mg	3%
Total Carbs	10.69g	4%
Sugars	3.23g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.4g	6%
Protein	5.12g	10%
Vitamin C	6mg	10%
Iron	0.5mg	3%
Calcium	92.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	119.84 Kcal (502 kJ)
Calories from fat	62.7 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.97g	13%
Cholesterol	15.7mg	7%
Sodium	229.3mg	12%
Potassium	99.99mg	3%
Total Carbs	8.52g	4%
Sugars	2.57g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.12g	6%
Protein	4.08g	10%
Vitamin C	4.8mg	10%
Iron	0.4mg	3%
Calcium	73.8mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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