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Risotto with sausage and zucchini cream

Risotto with sausage and zucchini cream will make you discover the taste of risotto from another perspective. You will be surprised by the refined texture of this dish. At the same time, you will experience a fabulous combination of creamy and spicy notes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: risotto, risotto recipe, risotto with sausage, risotto with zucchini
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 742kcal
Author: Tatiana

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice arborio
  • 2 small zucchini
  • 3 medium sausages Italian sausage
  • 1 medium onion yellow
  • 5-6 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup wine white dry wine
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 4 oz Gruyere cheese or other semi-soft cheese
  • 1 pinch black ground pepper

Instructions

Zucchini cream

  • Wash the zucchini thoroughly and cut the zucchini into fine cubes
  • Peel and finely chop 1/4 of the onion
  • Heat the saucepan on moderate heat and pour some olive oil to saute the finely chopped onion until golden
  • Add the chopped zucchini to the saucepan and slightly increase the heat intensity. Stir often
  • Pour 1 cup of vegetable broth over the saucepan and let it cook on medium-low heat
  • Turn off the stove and allow it to cool a bit
  • Transfer the consistency to a blending bowl, and, with the help of a blender, turn this mixture into a homogeneous and creamy mass, adding salt and pepper to your liking

How to prepare the risotto

  • Cook the remaining chopped onion in a large pan with the remaining olive oil
  • When translucent, add the rice and use a spatula to always mix to avid burning the rice
  • Cook on medium-high heat
  • Add the crumbled pork sausage while gently mixing all the ingredients
  • Add a splash of white wine and mix until the alcohol evaporates
  • Gradually pour 3-4 cups of meat broth and stir. Cook on medium-low heat for 11-13 minutes
  • Add the zucchini cream and mix it heartily with the risotto
  • Finally, add the cheeses and mix, allow everything to blend
  • Serve with pleasure

Nutrition

Calories: 742kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1542mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 919IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 434mg | Iron: 2mg