Light and Fresh Sausage Orzo Recipe

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 3 teaspoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
• 1-1/2 cups uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta (about 8 ounces)
• 1 package (19-1/2 ounces) Italian turkey sausage links, casings removed
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese