Sausage Risotto Dish

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Italian

A comforting creamy risotto infused with savory Italian sausage, herbs, and melted cheese, perfect for satisfying dinners or casual gatherings with bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. Italian Sausage (casing removed)
  • 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
  • 1 2/3 cups cold water
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 2/3 cups long grain rice (cooked)
  • 2 tablespoons parsley (chopped)
  • 1 cup pasteurized cheese food (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Brown the sausage in a skillet, then drain excess fat.
  2. Add chopped onions to the skillet and cook until tender.
  3. Stir in cold water and oregano; bring to a full boil.
  4. Add cooked long grain rice and chopped parsley to the skillet, stirring to combine.
  5. Cover the skillet, remove from heat, and let stand for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff the risotto with a fork, then stir in shredded process cheese food until melted and creamy.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

424 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 21.9g 44% DV
Total Fat 13.2g 17% DV
Carbs 64.2g 23% DV
Fiber 21g 75% DV
Sugar 4.3g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 719.3mg 31% DV
Potassium 2328mg 50% DV
Cholesterol 27.8mg 9% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 21.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 38.3mg 43% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 563mg 43% DV
Iron 23.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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