Sun-Dried Tomato and Italian Sausage Risotto

Bring home a little bit of Italy tonight with this delicious Sun-dried Tomato and Italian Sausage Risotto made with RiceSelect® Arborio Rice.

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Serves
6
Total Time
35
Prep Time
20
Cook Time
15

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

  1. Heat water and broth in 2 quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat; add sausage and cook until browned. Drain on paper towels; set aside.
  3. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat; add shallot and garlic and cook until soft.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Stir in sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, cheese and parsley. Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.