Orzo With Mint - With pork

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 lb Italian sausage , sweet, casings removed 1 onion , large, thinly sliced 1 garlic clove , large, minced 1 1/2 cups[...]

2 (32 ounce) cartons chicken broth 6 whole artichokes (may substitute 2 -9 ounce packages frozen artichoke quarters, thawed and drained) 2 -3 tablespoons[...]

1/2 lb orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta) 3 ounces pancetta , chopped (Italian bacon) 1/2 cup chopped shallot (about 4) 1 cup frozen baby peas , thawed 5[...]