Sausage & Shrimp In Saffron Orzo - Cantella's

Ingredients

• 1 pound of fresh Italian sausage link
• 1/3 cup of olive oil
• 4 tablespoons of butter
• 3/4 pound of fresh medium-sized shrimp (de-veined & cleaned)
• 1 tablespoon of fresh basil (chopped)
• 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon of crushed red pepper
• 1/4 cup of dry vermouth
• 4 teaspoons of crushed or chopped garlic
• 4 fresh, ripe Roma tomatoes (peeled, seeded & chopped)
• 13/4 cups of chicken broth
• 11/2 cups of onion (chopped)
• 1 cup of orzo pasta
• 1/4 teaspoon of saffron
• 1/3 cup of white wine
• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of Parmesan or Romano cheese(grated)
• Salt and freshly ground pepper