Jambalaya In a Jiffy

Using quick-cooking orzo pasta is the secret to this fast and tasty version of jambalaya made with kielbasa sausage.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 529 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 ½ cups orzo pasta
• 1 pound fully cooked kielbasa, cubed
• 3 dashes hot sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat; cook and stir onion and green bell pepper in the hot oil until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir garlic into vegetables and cook until fragrant and softened, about 2 minutes.

Step 2

Stir kielbasa sausage, tomatoes with juice, water, paprika, oregano, thyme, and hot sauce into onion mixture, bring to a boil, and stir in orzo. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until orzo are tender, about 10 minutes.