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Simple Mediterranean Pasta

A bright and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired pasta made with orzo, chicken sausage, fresh vegetables, olives, herbs, and cheese. Quick, easy, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course, Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • ½ box orzo pasta
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2–4 chicken sausage links sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup Kalamata olives halved
  • 1 cup cubed mozzarella cheese
Optional Additions
  • Avocado, chickpeas, bell peppers, eggplant, spinach, fresh basil, onion, feta cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook orzo according to package directions. Drain and return to pot.
  2. Heat sausage in olive oil until browned. Slice into rounds.
  3. Chop tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and mozzarella.
  4. Stir olive oil, parmesan, garlic, and herbs into warm pasta.
  5. Add sausage, vegetables, olives, and mozzarella. Toss gently.
  6. Serve warm, chilled, or at room temperature.

Notes

Notes (See Tips and Tricks above for added ideas): 

Great for meal prep and leftovers.
Easily customizable with extra vegetables or proteins.
Fresh herbs add even more flavor if available.

Table Conversation Starters 🍽️

  • If you could travel anywhere in the Mediterranean, where would you go first?
  • What’s the best meal you’ve ever had while traveling?
  • If you could invent a pasta shape, what would it look like?
  • What’s one food you could probably eat every single week?
  • What’s your favorite “clean out the fridge” meal creation?