Risotto With Radicchio And Sausage

Ingredients

• 6 Cups Chicken Broth, Heated
• 5 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter - Remove 2 Tablespoons To Finish The Dish
• 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• 3 to 4 Small Sausage Links (About 8 to 10 Ounces) Removed From The Casings And Broken Into Pieces
• 3/4 Cup Finely Chopped Onion
• 1 1/2 Cups Arborio Rice
• 1/2 Cup Dry White Wine
• 1 Small Head Radicchio Lettuce, Cored And Shredded
• 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the 3 tablespoons of butter and olive...: Heat the 3 tablespoons of butter and olive oil in a heavy saucepan, then add the onions and sausage pieces and cook until the onions are translucent and the sausage pieces are no longer pink.

2. 2

   You can use two forks to break up...: You can use two forks to break up the sausage into smaller pieves.

3. 3

   Add the rice and stir until it is...: Add the rice and stir until it is well coated with the butter.

4. 4

   Add the white wine, and stir continually over...: Add the white wine, and stir continually over medium heat until it is absorbed.

5. 5

   Start to add 1/2 cup of hot broth,...: Start to add 1/2 cup of hot broth, stirring continually as it is absorbed.

6. 6

   After 10 minutes add the shredded radicchio and...: After 10 minutes add the shredded radicchio and mix well.

7. 7

   Continue in this manner, adding ladles full of...: Continue in this manner, adding ladles full of hot broth, and stirring continuously for total cooking time of about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked, but remains slightly firm to the teeth.

8. 8

   Remove from the heat, add the remaining butter...: Remove from the heat, add the remaining butter and the Parmesan cheese.

9. 9

   Serve, offering additional cheese if desired.