This Risotto With Sausage is a hearty, comforting dish that brings the warmth of a traditional Italian kitchen to your table. The creamy Arborio rice absorbs the rich flavors of the broth, while the parsley and cheese sausage adds a savory, spicy kick that complements the mild rice perfectly. Finished with a knob of butter for extra silkiness, this meal is both elegant and easy enough for a weeknight dinner. It’s the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or a cozy family gathering. Simple ingredients come together to create a luxurious texture and deep flavor profile that will have everyone asking for seconds.
Risotto With Sausage
Description
This Risotto With Sausage is a hearty, comforting dish that brings the warmth of a traditional Italian kitchen to your table. The creamy Arborio rice absorbs the rich flavors of the broth, while the parsley and cheese sausage adds a savory, spicy kick that complements the mild rice perfectly. Finished with a knob of butter for extra silkiness, this meal is both elegant and easy enough for a weeknight dinner. It&# 226;ÂÂs the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings or a cozy family gathering. Simple ingredients come together to create a luxurious texture and deep flavor profile that will have everyone asking for seconds.Ingredients
Directions
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Remove casings from the sausage and crumble into a large skillet over medium heat.
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Cook sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
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Add the chopped onion and garlic to the skillet with the sausage and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes.
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Stir in the Arborio rice, coating it well with the sausage fat and cooking for 1-2 minutes until edges are translucent.
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If using, pour in the white wine and stir until fully absorbed.
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Add the warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently and waiting until each addition is mostly absorbed before adding more.
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Continue adding broth and stirring for about 20-25 minutes, until the rice is tender but still has a slight bite (al dente) and the mixture is creamy.
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Remove from heat and stir in the butter and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve immediately garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 225.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.2g27%
- Saturated Fat 6.0g30%
- Cholesterol 39.0mg13%
- Sodium 605.2mg26%
- Total Carbohydrate 1.1g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.4g
- Protein 15.0g30%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Keep the broth warm in a separate pot or microwave between additions to maintain the cooking temperature of the rice.
For a vegetarian version, substitute the sausage with mushrooms or use vegetable broth and skip the meat.
Risotto is best served immediately as it continues to thicken as it sits. If reheating, add a splash of broth or milk to restore creaminess.
You can use any type of sausage, such as Italian fennel or spicy sausage, depending on your preference.
