Orzo With Mint with artichokes

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[...]

1/4 cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 2 garlic cloves 1/2 cup fresh basil leaf 1/2 cup olive oil 16 ounces orzo pasta (usually one box) olive oil (to[...]