Sausage and Yellow Pepper Risotto
Servings
2Serving size
about 2 cupsThis recipe can be multiplied and makes fairly good leftovers. Reheat gently.
Ingredients
| 2 large Yellow bell peppers |
| 1 tsp. Olive oil |
| 1 large White onions (diced) |
| 3 Ounces Link Sausage (cut into thin half crescents) |
| 1/2 cup Arborio rice |
| 1 tsp. Paprika |
| 1 to taste Black pepper |
| 4 cup Water |
| 1 ounce Parmesan cheese (grated) |
Instructions
Place the peppers in the oven on a piece of aluminum foil and roast, turning frequently, until browned on all sides (about 45 minutes).
Remove and place in a brown paper bag. Fold the top of the bag closed and allow the peppers to cool.
After the peppers are cooled, peel and seed them, then cut into 1/2 inch dice.
Place the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat.
Add the diced onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
Slice the sausage link lengthwise and then crosswise into thin half discs. Add the sausage to the pan and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
Add the arborio rice and cook for one minute. Stir frequently.
Add the paprika, pepper and water.
Stir and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 20 minutes until the rice is slightly soft but not mushy.
Add the parmesan cheese and yellow pepper and cook for about one minute, stirring continuously until the cheese is melted.
Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe contains cheese and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.
Recipe Notes
For those eating gluten free, risotto can be a good choice when eating out. Chefs are more sensitive these days to diners who need to eat gluten free and we have had a few tell us that they have risotto in house even if it is not on the menu so it could be worth asking.
It can often be disappointing, however. Recently a team member was in a restaurant and ordered the risotto. It was done perfectly but there was far too much sausage – more meat than rice. Great food is all about balance: the right amount of each ingredient so that each complements the other.