Dirty Risotto Recipe

Name: Dirty Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Italian Sausage, Casings Removed; 4 ounces, weight Bacon, Chopped; 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped; 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Chopped; 1 whole Large Onion, Chopped; 3/4 pounds White Button Mushrooms, From One Package, Chopped; 2 cups Arborio Rice; 1 cup Dry White Wine; 6 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Or Vegetable Broth; 2 Tablespoons Parsley; 1 teaspoon Cayenne (optional); 1 teaspoon Salt To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper To Taste; 1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan, To Taste

Servings: persons

2 pounds Italian Sausage, Casings Removed
4 ounces, weight Bacon, Chopped
1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped
1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Chopped
1 whole Large Onion, Chopped
3/4 pounds White Button Mushrooms, From One Package, Chopped
2 cups Arborio Rice
1 cup Dry White Wine
6 cups Reduced Sodium Chicken Or Vegetable Broth
2 Tablespoons Parsley
1 teaspoon Cayenne (optional)
1 teaspoon Salt To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Pepper To Taste
1/2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan, To Taste

1
Simmer broth in a medium-sized saucepan on low.
2
Cook bacon pieces in a large saucepan for 2-3 minutes.
3
Add sausage and cook with bacon until brown, about 5 minutes.
4
Add chopped onion, peppers, and mushrooms and cook for 5-10 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring often.
5
Add salt and pepper and cayenne, if using, to taste.
6
Add rice and stir.
7
Pour wine into the saucepan and cook on medium low heat until wine evaporates.
8
Add about 1/2 cup of the simmering broth to the risotto and stir until the liquid is absorbed by the rice.
9
Keep adding 1/2 cup of the broth in batches and stirring until each addition is absorbed.
10
You only need to stir every few minutes.
11
Towards the end of cooking, after about 25-30 minutes, taste the risotto to make sure the rice is done and is no longer crunchy or hard.
12
It should be tender and creamy.
13
Once rice is cooked, remove from heat and stir in parsley.
14
Sprinkle Parmesan on top and serve.
15
(This recipe was inspired by and heavily adapted from Giada de Laurentiiss Dirty Risotto recipe.)

1181

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

137

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Italian Sausage, Casings Removed, 4 ounces, weight Bacon, Chopped, 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, chopped, 1 whole Yellow Bell Pepper, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Dirty 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.

Dirty Risotto

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