Description
Savor creamy risotto with Italian sausage, bell pepper, and garlic scape for a delicious, hearty meal. Perfect for any occasion! 154 chars
1 cup of Arborio rice
1 pound of Italian sausage
1 medium onion, diced
2 garlic scapes, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
1/2 cup of dry white wine
1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
In a saucepan, heat the chicken or vegetable broth over low heat.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat, crumble in the sausage and cook until browned.
Transfer the sausage to a plate, leaving the drippings, and add another tablespoon of olive oil.
Sauté diced onion until translucent, then add garlic scapes and bell peppers, cooking until softened.
Stir in the Arborio rice, allowing it to toast slightly for about 2 minutes.
Pour in dry white wine if using, stirring until most of the liquid is absorbed.
Add the warm broth one ladle at a time while stirring, until the rice is al dente and creamy.
Stir in cooked sausage and Parmesan cheese until combined. Adjust thickness with more broth if necessary.
Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
A creamy, comforting risotto made with Italian sausage, bell peppers, and garlic scapes, perfect for weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5g
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
Keywords: risotto, Italian sausage, bell pepper, garlic scapes, creamy dish, weeknight dinner
