Ingredients
- null 1 ½ cups uncooked Arborio Rice
- null 2 cups water
- null 2 ½ cups chicken broth
- null ¼ cup olive oil, divided
- null ¼ lb lean Italian sweet sausage, crumbled
- null 1 shallot, minced
- null 2 cloves garlic, minced
- null ½ cup dry white wine
- null ¼ cup drained and chopped oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes
- null ¼ cup heavy cream
- null 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- null 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat water and broth in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat; add sausage and cook until browned. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat; add shallot and garlic and cook until soft.
- Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in 1 cup water-broth mixture.
- Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed. Continue stirring and adding remaining water-broth mixture, 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another. Cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stir in sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, cheese and parsley. Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.