CREAMY SAUSAGE RISOTTO

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I have fond memories of standing at the stove cooking this hearty Italian rice dish with my Nona. I've altered the recipe a bit to save on time, but it still delivers just as much home-cooked love.-Amanda Cable, Boxford, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 45m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, heat broth and keep warm. Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, cook sausage over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Set aside and keep warm. , 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., 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 685mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Shamira Phillips
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I love this risotto! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Khalid Salih
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This was my first time making risotto and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the risotto was creamy and flavorful.


Alex Scott
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a hit. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the results are always delicious.


Budget Reviews
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This risotto is delicious! The sausage and spinach add a lot of flavor and the creamy sauce is perfect.


Md H
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I love this risotto! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


PenelopeDrawz
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This was my first time making risotto and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the risotto was creamy and flavorful.


Entertainment Report
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a hit. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the results are always delicious.


John Hiagi
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This risotto is delicious! The sausage and spinach add a lot of flavor and the creamy sauce is perfect.


sana rahman
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I love this risotto! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Rimsha iqbal
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This was my first time making risotto and it turned out great! The instructions were easy to follow and the risotto was creamy and flavorful.


Larry jizzy
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a hit. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the results are always delicious.


Hasnain Adil
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This risotto is delicious! The sausage and spinach add a lot of flavor and the creamy sauce is perfect.


Destiny Chipman
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I love this risotto! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my guests.


Sartajahmedlashari
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This was my first time making risotto and it turned out perfectly! The instructions were easy to follow and the risotto was creamy and flavorful.


Amna Shabhir
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I've made this risotto several times now and it always turns out great. It's a really easy recipe to follow and the results are always delicious.


Fun Point
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This risotto was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family last night and everyone loved it. The sausage and spinach added a lot of flavor and the creamy sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.