’nduja and sausage risotto, a first course with an intense flavor

Name: ’nduja and sausage risotto, a first course with an intense flavor
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 180 g Carnaroli rice; 50 g ’nduja; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 40 g dry white wine; 100 g fresh sausage; 1/2 small onion; 20 g grated Parmesan; About 700 ml vegetable broth

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Main Dish

Very Easy

35 min

679 Kcal

Have you already used ’nduja to make pasta? If you enjoy dishes with bold flavors, try it in risotto too. The spicy, smoky flavor of ’nduja pairs perfectly with the rustic flavor of sausage and the creaminess of Carnaroli rice. The result is a well-balanced recipe that you can serve for lunch or dinner. Follow the step-by-step instructions to bring an excellent first course to the table, made with one of Calabria’s most famous cured meats!

Ingredients

180 g Carnaroli rice
50 g ’nduja
1 tablespoon tomato paste
40 g dry white wine
100 g fresh sausage
1/2 small onion
20 g grated Parmesan
About 700 ml vegetable broth

Materials

2 pans
Knife

Preparation

Preparation15 min

Cook time20 min

Finely 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.
Add the ’nduja, cut into small pieces, and stir until it melts.
Add a tablespoon of tomato paste, mix well and continue cooking for another 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, pour the rice into another pan and toast it briefly. Then cook it, gradually adding the vegetable broth (follow the instructions on the package).
When the rice is ready, add the ’nduja and sausage sauce and mix well. If it seems dry, add a little broth.
Add grated parmesan to make the risotto even creamier.
Serve hot. And now the 'nduja and sausage risotto is ready!

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FAQ ❓

How long does ’nduja and sausage risotto keep?

It keeps for a couple of days in the refrigerator in an airtight container. To reheat it, put it in a pan with a little water (or broth) and stir.

What can I use instead of sausage?

You can make a milder ’nduja risotto using stracciatella. Prepare the ’nduja sauce without adding the sausage. When serving, add small dollops of stracciatella.

What can I use instead of grated Parmesan?

You can finish the ’nduja risotto with Pecorino too.

Which rice should I use for this recipe?

We recommend using Carnaroli rice.

What broth should I use to make ’nduja and sausage risotto?

We recommend using vegetable broth because the dish is already quite flavorful.

What are the ingredients in ’nduja?

’Nduja is a cured meat from Calabria made with various fatty cuts of pork, including pork back fat, pancetta, and pork jowl. The meat is finely minced and mixed with salt and Calabrian chili pepper. The mixture is then stuffed into a blind-ended casing, smoked (often over olive wood), and aged.