Sausage "Risotto"

By kimvess

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 pound crumbled hot Italian sausage, skin removed
• 8 ounces mixed sliced mushrooms
• 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
• 1 jar (16 ounces) marinara sauce
• 2 cups hot water
• 1 cup frozen green peas
• 1/4 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
• 1 cup Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded fresh basil

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large oven-safe pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, crumbled hot Italian sausage, and mushrooms. Saute 6 minutes. Add Arborio rice; cook 1 minute. Add white wine and cook 1 minute. Add broth, marinara sauce, water, peas, salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer. Cover; bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. To serve, stir in Parmesan cheese and shredded fresh basil.