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Creamy Sausage and Radicchio Risotto Recipe

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A comforting risotto recipe featuring Italian salsiccia sausage and slightly bitter radicchio, enhanced with white wine and Parmesan cheese for a rich and flavorful dish.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Rice and Risotto

  • 300 g rice for risotto
  • 1 L vegetable stock
  • 100 ml white wine
  • 50 g butter
  • 50 g Parmesan, grated
  • Salt to taste, if needed

Meat

  • 200 g salsiccia Italian sausage

Vegetables and Aromatics

  • 250 g radicchio (1 small or half a large one)
  • 1 shallot

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Ingredients: Peel and finely chop the shallot, wash and roughly chop the radicchio, and remove the sausage casing, breaking the sausage into small pieces.
  2. Sauté the Shallot and Sausage: In a large pan or skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat, add the chopped shallot and cook gently until soft and translucent. Add the sausage pieces and brown them, breaking apart as they cook.
  3. Add Radicchio: Add the chopped radicchio to the pan with the sausage and cook until it softens and reduces in volume.
  4. Toast the Rice: Add the rice to the pan and stir for a couple of minutes so that the grains are well coated and slightly toasted but not browned.
  5. Deglaze with Wine: Pour in the white wine and cook until it has mostly evaporated, stirring occasionally.
  6. Cook the Risotto: Begin adding the hot vegetable stock ladle by ladle, stirring frequently. Allow each ladleful to be absorbed before adding the next. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes, or until the rice is creamy and cooked al dente.
  7. Finish with Butter and Parmesan: Turn off the heat and stir in the remaining butter and grated Parmesan cheese to enrich and finish the risotto. Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
  8. Serve: Serve the risotto immediately to enjoy its creamy texture and vibrant flavors.

Notes

  • Use Arborio or Carnaroli rice for the best risotto texture.
  • Vegetable stock can be substituted with chicken stock if not vegetarian.
  • Adjust salt carefully as Parmesan and sausage can be salty.
  • For a spicier version, use spicy Italian sausage or add a pinch of chili flakes.
  • Stirring frequently while adding stock helps release the starch for a creamy risotto.
  • Author: Madelynn
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Find it online: https://allyumcooks.com/creamy-sausage-and-radicchio-risotto-recipe/