Orzo Risotto

Name: Orzo Risotto
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 14 cups orzo; 2 cups chicken broth; 18 cup cooking sherry or 18 cup brandy; 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon oregano; 2 tablespoons basil; 14 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated; 12 cup mozzarella cheese, grated; 2 roma tomatoes, diced

15 ingredients

7 steps

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 14 cups orzo
2 cups chicken broth
18 cup cooking sherry or 18 cup brandy
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon oregano
2 tablespoons basil
14 cup fresh parmesan cheese, grated
12 cup mozzarella cheese, grated
2 roma tomatoes, diced

Directions

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.