Orzo with Sausage and Cranberries

shared by Patty H. (sounds like a strange combination but it was delicious and just as good the next day for leftovers)

Ingredients:
12 ounces orzo, uncooked
1/2 lb. sausage
1 small onion, chopped
3 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 tsp. dried sage

Directions:

1.  Cook sausage and onion in a non-stick skillet until browned, stirring frequently to break sausage into small pieces
2. Stir in orzo, chicken broth, orange juice, cranberries, and sage; bring to a boil, stirring occasionally
3. Reduce heat and simmer covered until most of the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes
4. Remove from heat and let stand covered for 10 minutes.
5. Toss and serve

(Note:  I browned the sausage ahead of time and drained it on a paper towel.  I put the sausage back in the skillet while the onion was cooking)