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5 from 1 vote

sausage risotto milanese

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Meat &amp, Seafood
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Author: Valentina | The Baking Fairy

Ingredients

  • 1 lb arborio rice
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • ½ Hillshire Farm® Polska Kielbasa sliced
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon saffron
  • cup shredded mild cheddar
  • cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a medium nonstick pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add in the chopped onion and sliced Hillshire Farm® Polska Kielbasa, and cook until onion is soft and fragrant. Add in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Pour in about half of the white wine, stir, and let this cook until the alcohol has evaporated out and you can no longer smell it.
  • Stir in the arborio rice, and let it toast for 1-2 minutes, until it turns slightly translucent. Pour in the rest of the wine, and let it evaporate once again.
  • Now, start adding the water and chicken broth about ½ cup at a time, letting it be absorbed completely by the rice before adding more. Stir occasionally.
  • The risotto will be cooked when it’s thick and creamy, and the grains are tender but not mushy. You may need a little more or less water than I did. When it’s cooked through, stir in the saffron.
  • Remove from heat, and finally stir in the cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately!