Sausage Risotto

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When you find a fabulous risotto base recipe, the possibilities are endless for add-ins. This includes Italian sausage.

Submitted by thedailygourmet
Updated on January 26, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided

  • 1 (4 ounce) mild Italian sausage link, casing removed

  • 4 tablespoons diced shallots

  • ½ teaspoon salt, or more to taste

  • 1 cup Arborio rice

  • ½ cup Chardonnay wine

  • 4 cups chicken broth, or more as needed

  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, or to taste

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 3 minutes. Add shallots, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saute until shallots begin to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.

  2. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add Arborio rice and stir until it begins to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine and continue stirring until almost absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes.

  3. Begin to add broth, 1/2 cup at a time. Stir until broth is almost completely absorbed, then add another 1/2 cup and repeat. Continue adding broth until risotto resembles a thick porridge but still has some bite to it. This process will take 20 to 30 minutes.

  4. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sausage mixture, Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt if necessary. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

497 Calories
24g Fat
50g Carbs
14g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 497
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 24g 31%
Saturated Fat 12g 62%
Cholesterol 67mg 22%
Sodium 1901mg 83%
Total Carbohydrate 50g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g 28%
Vitamin C 35mg 39%
Calcium 212mg 16%
Iron 5mg 26%
Potassium 273mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.