Italian sausages, dried tomatoes and arugula risotto

Name: Italian sausages, dried tomatoes and arugula risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 450g strong Italian sausages meat; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 shallots, finely chopped; 2 cups arborio rice; 1 cup white wine; 5 cups chicken broth + 1/2 cup at the end; 1 cup Blanche de Chambly beer from Unibroue; 1 cup fresh parmesan, grated + some for the service; 1/2 cup dried tomatoes in olive oil and herbs. drained and finely chopped; 1/2 cup arugula + some for the service; Salt and ground pepper

Preparation 15 min
Cooking 40 min
Servings 4
Freezing Absolutely

There are so many ways to perfume a risotto… I love this version with Italian sausages, dried tomatoes and arugula. The kind of recipe that is relatively easy to achieve and that will impress your guests every time!

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Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon olive oil
450g strong Italian sausages meat
2 tablespoons butter
2 shallots, finely chopped
2 cups arborio rice
1 cup white wine
5 cups chicken broth + 1/2 cup at the end
1 cup Blanche de Chambly beer from Unibroue
1 cup fresh parmesan, grated + some for the service
1/2 cup dried tomatoes in olive oil and herbs. drained and finely chopped
1/2 cup arugula + some for the service
Salt and ground pepper

Preparation

In a skillet a medium heat, add the olive oil and sausage meat. Cook for 4-5 minutes while breaking down meat in small chunks. Drain off fat then set aside.
In a big pan at medium heat, melt the butter and add the shallots. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, without searing. Stir often.
Add the arborio rice and stir to coat well. Cook for 1 minute. Add the white wine and stir well. Reduce until dry.
Continue cooking while adding 3/4 cup of chicken broth at a time, while reducing until dry every time. Very important to stir regularly. ( Add the beer to the risotto when you’re at about half of the broth ). If the liquid is absorbing or evaporating too fast, reduce heat slightly. This cooking should take about 25 to 30 minutes.
Rice cooking is completed? Remove from heat and add the Parmesan, dried tomatoes, arugula and sausage meat. Season with salt and pepper to taste then stir well. Right before serving, add 1/2 cup of chicken broth and stir delicately. Risotto needs to be served creamy as hell! Pour in plates then garnish with Parmesan and arugula right before serving.

*Note : Risotto is good when al dente : tender outside and slightly firm inside. You might not need all the broth to achieve the required cooking.

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Spier Shiraz 2015

A nice and easy weekly wine that will pair well with this amazing risotto because of it's spicy and smoky notes. The mouth is round and smooth, with a nice character as a finale, that will charm the most demanding wine amateurs... especially at this price ! See the product

Blanche de Chambly by Unibroue

Subtle bouquet of spice, citrus notes, aromas of yeast breads, coriander, and cloves. Wheat and subtle spices blanketed in citrus flavors reminiscent of orange and lemon. Suggested glass : Footed flute. See the product

*Pairings are suggestions. If you can't find the exact product, substitute for the same type of beer or varietal blend from the same region. Feel free to ask a consultant for help!

Our sommeliers suggest

Spier Shiraz 2015

Blanche de Chambly by Unibroue

*Pairings are suggestions. If you can't find the exact product, substitute for the same type of beer or varietal blend from the same region. Feel free to ask a consultant for help!

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