Creamy Orzo with Sausage

Ingredients:

2 Tbsp butter, oil, or lard

½ lb sweet or hot italian sausage links

¾ cup uncooked orzo pasta

½ Tbsp chopped chives

½ tsp oregano

1 ½ cups chicken stock (homemade if you have it on hand)

¼ cup grated parmesan

¼ cup shredded mozzarella

Steps:
Heat fat of choice in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove sausage from the pan and cut into ½ inch pieces.

Add orzo and cooked sausage into pan, stir until orzo begins to turn golden, about 2 minutes. Add chives and oregano; stir. Pour in chicken stock.

Bring to a low boil; reduce heat, cover, and let simmer over low heat until pasta is al dente, about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in Parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.  Top with additional chives (optional).

Serving Suggestions: Add frozen or fresh spinach prior to step #3.