Name: Sausage & Fennel Risotto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 Italian sausages, casings removed; 1 fennel bulb, diced; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice; 1/2 cup white wine; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Sausage & Fennel Risotto Recipe

Vanna Lerner Modified: January 30, 2024

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How To Make Sausage & Fennel Risotto

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Preparation: 10 minutes

Cooking: 40 minutes

Total: 50 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 Italian sausages, casings removed
1 fennel bulb, diced
1 onion, diced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

In a large pot or deep skillet, cook the sausages over medium heat until browned, breaking them up with a spoon. Remove the sausages from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the fennel, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are softened.
Add the Arborio rice to the pot and stir to coat the grains with the vegetable mixture. Cook for a minute or two until the rice becomes translucent around the edges.
Pour in the white wine and stir until it is absorbed by the rice.
Begin adding the broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring continuously until each addition is absorbed before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is al dente and creamy (about 20-30 minutes).
Stir in the cooked sausages and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve the risotto hot, garnished with fresh parsley.