ORZO WITH MINI SAUSAGE MEATBALLS AND KALE

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Orzo with Mini Sausage Meatballs and Kale image

Provided by Bev Weidner

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Three 4-ounce mild Italian sausage links
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 cup orzo pasta
4 cups chopped kale
1 lemon
Coarse salt
Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish
Parsley leaves, for garnish
Crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Remove the casings from each sausage link, then pinch about 1 teaspoon sausage with your fingers and roll it into a mini meatball. Repeat with remaining sausage. (Each link should yield 10 to 13 meatballs.) Brown the meatballs in a large cast-iron, enameled cast-iron or nonstick skillet over medium heat, until nicely browned all over, about 6 minutes total.
  • Add the chicken stock to the pan along with the orzo. Cover and simmer on medium heat for 5 minutes. Lift the lid and give it a stir, making sure no pasta is sticking to the pan. Add the kale, nestle it in, then cover and simmer another 2 minutes. Lift the lid and add the juice from half the lemon (cut the remaining half into wedges). Stir and simmer until the orzo is just al dente, an additional minute or so. Season to taste with a pinch of salt if needed.
  • Divide among shallow bowls and garnish with plenty of grated Parmesan, along with extra lemon wedges and parsley. And crusty bread. Always.

bonga kubheka
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I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It was so easy to make and it turned out delicious.


Zeeshan Imtiaz
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The meatballs were especially good.


Shannon Finney
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making this again.


Md Rakib Bhuiyanl
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This recipe was a waste of time and money. The meatballs were tough and the orzo was undercooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Dawn Snider
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out terrible. The meatballs were dry and the orzo was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


parvez siyal
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it turned out much better. The meatballs were still a bit dry, but the orzo and kale were delicious.


Fatima Njie
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The meatballs were very flavorful and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I would use less chili powder.


Roqaia Ramy
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I'm not a big fan of kale, but I really enjoyed this dish. The meatballs were delicious and the orzo was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again, but I would leave out the kale.


Selina Lewa
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This recipe was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the meatballs and the orzo. I will definitely be making this again.


Basu awan
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Yum! This dish was so flavorful and easy to make. I loved the combination of the orzo, sausage, and kale. I will definitely be making this again.


Md Sahedul
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This was a great recipe! I used ground turkey instead of sausage and it turned out great. The orzo and kale were also delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Stacy Hayes
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I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The meatballs were especially good. I will definitely be making this again.


FF Sohag
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This recipe is a winner! The meatballs were juicy and flavorful, the orzo was cooked perfectly, and the kale added a nice touch of bitterness. I will definitely be making this again.