Creamy Sausage Risotto Recipe

Name: Creamy Sausage Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth; 1 pound bulk Italian sausage; 1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; Dash saffron threads; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 cups uncooked arborio rice; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
Dash saffron threads
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 cups uncooked arborio rice
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1
In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. Meanwhile, in a
2
, cook sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Set aside and keep warm.
3
In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, onion, garlic and saffron in butter and oil until tender, about 3 minutes. Add rice; cook and stir for 2-3 minutes. Carefully stir in 1 cup warm broth. Cook and stir until all of the liquid is absorbed.
4
Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly. Allow the liquid to absorb between additions. Cook until risotto is creamy and rice is almost tender. (Cooking time is about 20 minutes.) Add reserved sausage; heat through. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese and cream. Serve immediately.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

108

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken broth, 1 pound bulk Italian sausage, 1/2 pound medium fresh mushrooms, quartered, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Creamy Sausage Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Creamy Sausage Risotto

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