---
title: Italian Sausage and Veggie Skewers
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: "https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/italian-sausage-and-veggie-skewers-58f9355bc9fd083562090d62"
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 25 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Wheat
  - Milk
tags: []
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 2700
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights: []
nutrition:
  calories: 870
  protein: 38
  fat: 43
  "saturated fat": 20
  carbohydrates: 89
  sugar: 12
  fiber: 9
  cholesterol: 75
  sodium: 1030
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%unit} in a #wide bowl{}, cover with @water{}, and let soak. Mince @garlic{1%unit}. Halve and peel @red onion{1%unit}, then cut each half into four quarters. Slice @yellow squash{1%unit} crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds. Halve @grape tomatoes{8%ounce}. Halve @lemon{1%unit}, then cut one half into wedges.

Heat a drizzle of @olive oil{2%teaspoon} in a #medium pot{} over medium-high heat. Add tomatoes and garlic. Cook, stirring, until softened, about ~{2%minutes}. Add @orzo pasta{6%ounce} and toss for ~{1%minutes}. Pour in @water{2 1/4%cups} and a pinch of @salt{}. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until orzo is al dente, about ~{10%minutes}.

In a #medium bowl{}, toss squash, @mediterranean spice blend{1%tablespoon}, a pinch of @salt{} and @pepper{}, and a drizzle of olive oil. Slice @sweet italian pork sausage{12%ounce} into 1/2-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, about ~{5%minutes} per side. TIP: If grilling, place skewers on grates directly over flame and cook ~{5%minutes} per side.

Roughly chop @parsley{1%ounce}, then stir into orzo along with @italian cheese blend{1%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.