Pumpkin Orzo with Chicken Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 Tsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 12 oz of chicken sausage
• 2 cloves garlic
• 2 cup of orzo
• 1/2 cup of dry white wine
• 2 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1 tsp of dry sage
• 1 tsp dry thyme
• 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded Gruyere, plus more for serving

  Instructions

• In a large skillet heat oil. Add sausage and cook, until golden brown. Transfer to plate
• In the same skillet cook onion about 7 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Add orzo and cook until toasted, about 2 minutes. Add wine, reduce heat to medium, and simmer, stirring until liquid is evaported.
• Add broth, cream, pumpkin sage, thyme, and cayenne. Season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Cook, until orzo is done, about 10 minutes
• Return sausage to skillet. Stir in cheese until melted and combined. Season with more salt and pepper.