Name: Italian Sausage and Veggie Bowls
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 8 cups chopped veggies (I used 2 cups cherry tomatoes, 1 bunch asparagus, 1 red bell pepper, 1 small red onion, 1 yellow bell pepper, 1 8-ounce carton baby bella mushrooms); 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning, homemade or store-bought; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; salt and pepper; 1 pound Italian sausage or smoked sausage (I used Italian chicken sausage); 1 batch Garlic Parmesan Orzo Pasta (see below); optional toppings: grated Parmesan cheese and/or finely-chopped fresh parsley or basil; 1 pound (16 ounces) uncooked orzo pasta; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons flour; 2 cups milk; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper