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creamy sausage and mushroom risotto

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Tracilyn Hamilton
Austin, TX

This dish is amazing. My husband is constantly asking me to make it. It took some time to perfect, but it was definitely worth the wait!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 20 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For creamy sausage and mushroom risotto

  • 4 c
    chicken stock
  • 2 lb
    mild italian sausage
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 1/2 c
    diced sweet onions
  • 1 pkg
    shitake mushrooms, sliced
  • 5 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 c
    arborio rice
  • salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 c
    freshly shaved pecorino romano and parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 c
    freshly chopped italian parsley
  • 1/4 tsp
    turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp
    oregano

How To Make creamy sausage and mushroom risotto

  • 1
    Crumble the sausage into a large saute pan over medium heat. Brown, and drain. With a slotted spoon, place in bowl and set aside.
  • 2
    Poor the oil into the same pan, add the onion and saute til tender. Add the garlic, mushrooms, turmeric, salt, pepper, and oregano and cook until the mushrooms are limp. With slotted spoon, place in the same bowl as the sausage.
  • 3
    Add rice to the same pan. Toast for about a minute or two, stirring frequently. Add 2/3 c of the stock. (be careful, it will steam.) Stir well, scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan. Bring to low simmer. When the stock is nearly absorbed, add another 1/3 c. Continue doing this, 1/2 c. of stock at a time, until the stock is gone and the rice is tender. This takes about 20-30 minutes.
  • 4
    Stir in the sausage mixture and cheese, until it is well combined and the cheese is melted. Stir in the parsley and mix well. Serve immediately.

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