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

Instructions

1. Slice sausages into 1/4 inch thick slices.

2. Heat oil in a large pot.

3. Add garlic, onion, carrot and green pepper. Saute for about 2 minutes.

4. Add sausage slices and cook for 5 minutes.

5. Sprinkle with sage and salt and pepper.

6. Stir in tomatoes and water and bring to a boil.

7. Stir in orzo and reduce heat to medium.

8. Simmer uncovered, stirring often till most of the liquid is absorbed - about 10 minutes.

9. Stir in broccoli and remove from heat. Cover and let stand till liquid is absorbed - 3 to 5 minutes.

10. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese, if you like.