Shelly's Recipe

RISOTTO WITH SAUSAGE

Category: Rice/Risotto

1/4 cup unsalted butter or mix of butter and olive oil
1 small white onion, minced
1 1/2 cups risotto rice such as Arborio or Vialone Nano
1/2 cup dry red wine, warmed
1 quart simmering beef broth
1/3 lb fresh sweet Italian sausages, peeled and crumbled
5 tbsp tomato sauce
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano
Salt to taste

Saute onion with most of the butter in a casserole until lightly browned. Remove with a slotted spoon, leaving behind as much of the butter as possible, and set aside.

Saute the rice in the casserole stirring briskly for 5-7 minutes. Return the onions to the pot and stir in the warmed wine. Once the wine has evaporated begin adding broth a ladle at a time.

When the rice is about half done, stir in the minced sausage and the tomato sauce. Continue stirring in broth until the rice reaches the al dente stage, then stir in 1 tbsp butter and the cheese. Add salt only if necessary. Remove from heat and let sit covered for a few minutes. Serves 4-6.