Risotto with Mushrooms, Peas and Sausage
Soft, creamy risotto usually is served as a first course, followed by meat or fish. Top this risotto with shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and serve with Barbera, a red wine from the Piedmont region that complements the mushrooms and sausages.
Serves 4 to 6.
Ingredients
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 3 Tbs. unsalted butter
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 lb. Italian pork sausages, casings removed and meat chopped
- 1/2 lb. white button mushrooms, brushed clean and sliced
- 2 cups medium-grain rice, such as Arborio, Vialone Nano or Carnaroli
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup shelled peas (fresh or frozen)
- Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
Directions
Pour the stock into a saucepan and bring just to a simmer.In a large saucepan or risotto pan over medium heat, melt 2 Tbs. of the butter with the olive oil. Add the onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the sausages and cook, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to break up the lumps, until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring, until the kernels are hot and coated with oil, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and continue to cook, stirring often, until the liquid is absorbed.
Add the stock 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly and making sure the liquid has been absorbed before adding more. When the rice is about half cooked, stir in the peas and season with salt and pepper. The risotto is done when the rice grains are creamy on the outside and firm yet tender to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes total. Rice varies, so you may not need all of the stock or you may need more. If more liquid is required, use hot water.
Remove the risotto from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 Tbs. butter and the cheese. Spoon the risotto into warmed soup bowls and serve immediately.
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DrJenny1234 from
This Risotto Recipe is a Keeper
My husband and I have tried a lot of risotto recipes. Very few have we saved to make again. This one, however, is a keeper and we both enjoyed it very much. Especially because we made modifications to make it vegetarian friendly and it was still excellent. I used "No Chicken Broth" (vegetarian broth), Earth Balance vegan butter for the butter, and Field Roast vegetarian Italian sausages. All of these substitutions worked great.
Date published: 2015-02-02
Rated 4 out of
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martawillcox from
Very fine risotto
Overall a very satisfying risotto which smells great on the stove. The only thing I can say is that I was a bit let down by the uniformity of colour. Definitely helps to have the peas! Delicious and filling.
Also, be aware: because this is Italian and there aren't loads of ingredients, be sure to avoid the mistake I made by going for sub-par mushrooms. Quality ingredients make the difference in flavour!
Date published: 2013-10-10
Rated 5 out of
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Lopi from
Perfect! Toddler also loved it!
The flavors turn out great all melded together and the ingredients I already had on hand! I love it when that happens :) thanks to the WS manager in Wilmington for suggesting it!!!
Date published: 2012-05-10