Orzo with Tomatoes, Peas and Sausage

We seem to be going through a pattern here. One week we grocery shop the next we scrounge around and become creative with our dinners. I had high hopes of going the the store last night on my way home just like I did the night before. Since it didn't' fit into my schedule (I had to pick up Dave's anniversary gift, much more important) I created this quick meal. We always have a can of tomatoes in the cubbard, peas in the freezer and pasta, always a box of pasta! This was really great! The splash of half and half added a nice dimension and created a light rose sauce. We added mozzarella stuffed chicken sausage to round out this meal. You could leave the meat out or even substitute chicken. Versitile and yummy!

Orzo with Tomatoes, Peas and Sausage
1 box of orzo
1garlic clove
2 C chicken broth
2 C water
1/2 onion, diced small
1 14oz. can of tomatoes, slightly drained (I think fire roasted tomatoes would be really good)
3 chicken sausage, sliced thin
1/2 C frozen peas
3 T half & half
Parmesan cheese
evoo

Cook orzo in broth and water with the garlic clove. Heat skillet over medium high heat. Add a splash of evoo and sliced sausage and cook until lightly browned. Next add onions and continue cooking for 3 more minutes. Add tomatoes, peas and half and half. Continue cooking until heated through. Toss orzo and sauce together and serve passing cheese.