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Sausage and Squash One-Pan Meal

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 box of orzo 12 oz package
  • 1 package of beef sausage links sliced into bite-size pieces (I prefer Hillshire Farm)
  • 3 small to medium yellow squash sliced into bite-size pieces
  • 1.5 cups Italian dressing adjusted to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan, cook orzo in boiling water, following package directions.
  • In a large skillet, add the sausage and cook until both sides are browned.
  • Add the summer squash and 1 cup of Italian dressing and stir.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover with lid and set to simmer for about 10 minutes or so, stirring once or twice.
  • When squash is soft and has a sauteed texture, add the drained orzo and a bit more dressing, if needed, to ensure sausage, squash, and pasta is all coated. 
  • Cover and cook for five minutes longer.
  • Serve with bread or a side salad.

Notes

To Make a One-Pot Version without Orzo:
Omit the orzo pasta and reduce the Italian dressing to 3/4 cup (adjusting as needed).sausage and squash