Sausage Risotto

Description

Sausage Risotto
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 (16 ounce) package Italian Chicken Sausage or spicy italian sausage (for a different flavor)
  • 1 cup chopped sweet onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 1/4 cups Arborio rice
  • 1 cup Chardonnay or other dry white wine
  • 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
  • 1 cup frozen petite sweet peas or other veggies
Directions
  1. In a heavy, large Dutch oven or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Saute sausage and onion until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add rice and toast for a few minutes, add wine; stir 1-2 minutes or until wine is absorbed.
  2. Stir in 3 cups broth ½ cup at a time, stirring until liquid is adsorbed and rice is tender and creamy. Stir in peas and 1/4 cup Parmesan; cook 1 minute or until heated throughout.
  3. Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper. Garnish with parsley and remaining cheese. Serve immediately.