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title: Italian Sausage and Veggie Skewers
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/italian-sausage-and-veggie-skewers-58f9355bc9fd083562090d62
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Milk
  - Wheat
tags:
  - Grilling
  - Italian
  - Pasta
  - Easy
  - Quick
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 2700
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Beautifully charred veggies and sausage pair perfectly with cheesy orzo
  - theme: Convenience
    text: Simple prep and flexible cooking methods make it a reliable weeknight meal
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Pasta%20Recipes/Orzo/italian-sausage-and-veggie-skewers.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Preheat broiler or grill to high. Place @wooden skewers{4%pieces} in a #wide bowl{}, cover with water, and let soak. Mince @garlic{2%cloves}. Halve and peel @red onion{1%unit}, then cut each half into quarters. Slice @yellow squash{1%unit} crosswise into ½-inch-thick rounds. Halve @grape tomatoes{1%cup}. Halve @lemon{1%unit}, then cut one half into wedges.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%tbsp} in a #medium pot{} over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened ~{2%minutes}. Add @orzo pasta{8%oz} and toss for 1 minute. Pour in @water{2¼%cup} and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente ~{10%minutes}.

In a #medium bowl{}, toss squash, @mediterranean spice blend{2%tsp}, a pinch of salt and pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil. Slice @sweet italian pork sausage{10%oz} into ½-inch-thick rounds. Remove skewers from water. Thread squash, sausage, and onion onto skewers, alternating between each.

Place skewers on a #baking sheet{}. Broil until everything is lightly charred and veggies are tender, cooking ~{5%minutes} per side. [- - TIP: If grilling, place skewers on grates directly over flame and cook 5 minutes per side. -]

Roughly chop @parsley{¼%cup}, then stir into orzo along with @italian cheese blend{½%cup}, allowing cheese to melt. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.

Divide orzo between plates, then top with skewers. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.