Italian Chicken Sausage Risotto

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 (16 ounce) package al fresco® all natural sweet italian chicken sausage
• 1 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1/4 cups arborio rice
• 1 cup chardonnay or other dry white
• 3 1/2 cups chicken broth, low-sodium
• 1 cup frozen petite sweet peas
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Recipe

Preparation Time: 45 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• in a heavy, large dutch oven or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. saute sausage and onion until onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. add garlic and thyme and cook until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. add rice and ; stir 1-2 minutes or until is absorbed.
• stir in 3 cups broth. lower heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes. continue adding stock, 1/4 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is adsorbed and rice is tender and creamy, about 5 minutes. stir in peas and 1/4 cup parmesan; cook 1 minute or until heated throughout. season with 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. garnish with parsley and additional cheese. serve immediately.