Risotto with 'nduja sausage, the perfect dish for spicy lovers!

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Main Dish
Very Easy
35 min
684 Kcal

Have you ever taste the spicy Calabrian sausage called 'nduja?Why not try it in a risotto for a super comforting and spicy dish? It offers a unique blend of spicy and smoky tastes that pair wonderfully with the rustic texture of the sausage and the creaminess of the rice carnaroli :-) Follow the steps carefully to prepare this delicious risotto ↓↓

Ingredients

2

Materials

  • Pan

Preparation

Preparation15 min
Cook time20 min
  • Risotto with 'nduja sausage, the perfect dish for spicy lovers! - Preparation step 1Finely cut the onion and brown it in a pan with a drizzle of oil. Add the crumbled sausage and brown it for a few minutes. Then add the white wine and continue cooking (stirring occasionally) until the wine has evaporated.
  • Risotto with 'nduja sausage, the perfect dish for spicy lovers! - Preparation step 2Add the 'nduja cut into pieces to the previous mixture.
  • Risotto with 'nduja sausage, the perfect dish for spicy lovers! - Preparation step 3Add a tablespoon of tomato paste, mix well and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
  • Risotto with 'nduja sausage, the perfect dish for spicy lovers! - Preparation step 4Meanwhile, pour the rice into another pan and brown it for a few minutes. Then gradually add the vegetable broth, until absorbed.
  • Risotto with 'nduja sausage, the perfect dish for spicy lovers! - Preparation step 5When the rice is ready, add the sausage/'nudja mixture and mix (if it seems dry, add a little broth).
  • Risotto with 'nduja sausage, the perfect dish for spicy lovers! - Preparation step 6Add grated parmesan to make the risotto even creamier.
  • Risotto with 'nduja sausage, the perfect dish for spicy lovers! - Preparation step 7Serve hot. And now the 'nduja and sausage risotto is ready!

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FAQ ❓

How long does 'nduja and sausage risotto last?

About two days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. To reheat it, put it in a pan with a little water (or broth) and mix.
You can make a risotto with less spicy 'nduja using stracciatella or burrata. Prepare the 'nduja sauce without adding sausage. When serving, add small pieces of stracciatella or burrata and serve.
You can also tie the 'nduja risotto with pecorino.
We recommend using carnaroli rice, but if you don't have one, you can use arborio rice.
We advise you to use vegetable broth because the dish is already quite tasty.
'nduja is a Calabrian salami prepared with different fatty cuts of pork (including bacon, pancetta and cheek). The meats are finely chopped and mixed with salt and Calabrian chili pepper. The mixture is then bagged in a casing and smoked (often with olive wood) before being refined.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 684Kcal
  • Carbo: 77.4g
  • Total fat: 27.2g
  • Saturated fat: 10.1g
  • Proteins: 28.6g
  • Fibers: 6.1g
  • Sugar: 3.1g
  • ProPoints: 18
  • SmartPoints: 21
Nutritional information for 1 serving (566g)

Cookware

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Attributes

Keep refrigerated
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