Italian Style Risotto Recipe
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb Sweet Italian sausages
- 2 lrg Red peppers, seeded, halved and cubed
- 1 lrg Onion, minced
- 1 x Clove garlic, chopped
- 1 c. Long grain white rice
- 2 1/2 c. Water
- 2 tsp Instant chicken broth
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Oregano
- 1/2 tsp Basil
- 1 pkt (9-10 ounce) frzn Italian green beans
- 1 1/2 c. Shredded provolone cheese
Directions
- This recipe makes for a great one pot meal.
- Brown sausages in skillet, pricking with fork to drain excess fat; remove and drain on paper towels. Pour off all but 3 tbs fat; saute/fry the peppers for 2 min; remove and saute/fry onion and garlic til soft and then push to one side of skillet. Sprinkle the raw rice in pan and cook, stirring constantly till the rice turns a golden. Add in the water, chicken broth, salt and seasonings; bring to a boil. Add in the sausages, peppers and the beans; return to boiling, seperating the beans with a fork. Lower the heat, cover the pan and cook 20 min or possibly till the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Sprinkle the cheese over and cover pan; allow to stand 5 min before serving. Serve with salad and garlic bread.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 530g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 862 | |
| Calories from Fat 446 | 52% |
| Total Fat 49.89g | 62% |
| Saturated Fat 21.44g | 86% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium 2452mg | 102% |
| Potassium 863mg | 25% |
| Total Carbs 63.03g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.0g | 30% |
| Sugars 4.6g | 3% |
| Protein 38.32g | 61% |
