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Risotto con Salsice, Funghi, e Gorgonzola
Serves 6

2 1/2 cups Nano rice
1 lb of mild Italian sausage
1/3 lb gorgonzola dolce
1/2 cup dry white wine
5 cups chicken stock
1 shallot, diced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups mushrooms (anything but button)
1 1/2 cups grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

We made this the other night with fresh Hedgehog Mushrooms we bought at Frank's Produce and sausage and gorgonzola dolce from the store.

In a large saucepot, squeeze the sausage from its casing and brown the crumbled pieces. Set aside. In the same pot, sauté the shallots in the olive oil & butter until translucent. Add the rice and stir until all the rice is coated. Add the white wine and let it reduce. Add the chicken stock, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well between additions. Just before you add the last 1/2 cup of stock, add the mushrooms and sausage. The rice should be neither crunchy nor mushy; cooking time is usually 20 minutes. When risotto is finished, add the gorgonzola and a healthy dose of Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Serving Suggestions and Tips: Heavenly paired with a Valpolicella!
Posted by Pat on December 13, 2006 7:01 PM


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