Ingredients

• 3/4 cup medium grain rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup dry white wine
• 5 oz.(140g.) uncooked mild Italian sausage, casings removed
• 2-2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 oz.(28g.) Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Sausage Risotto directions

• 1

  Heat chicken broth in a medium saucepan and simmer on low.

• 2

  In a skillet, cook the sausage, breaking apart until browned. Drain the oil.

• 3

  Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic in oil until onion becomes tender. Add rice to coat. Add wine and cook until liquid is evaporated, stirring constantly.

• 4

  Slowly add 1/2 cup of warm chicken broth and cook, allowing the liquid to absorb before adding more. Repeat this step, adding 1/2 cup of broth at a time, until the rice is al dente (almost tender) and creamy. Season wit salt and pepper to taste.

• 5

  Remove from heat and stir in sausage. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.