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  • BASIC PUMPKIN AND SAUSAGE RISOTTO
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Serve as an entree

Ingredients:

  • 1 med yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 lb of mild Italian sausage *2 paks of baby bella mushrooms, washed and sliced *2 t fresh thyme
  • 1/4 C olive oil
  • 6C Imagine Organic Chicken broth
  • 1C white wine
  • 1 1/2C Arborio rice (we carry several)
  • 1C canned organic canned pumpkin
  • 1C freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • Salt and pepper taste
  • BLiS Maple Bourban Syrup

Directions:

  1. Prep all the ingredients and in a separate saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a simmer over medium heat. Keep the broth simmering the whole time you’re making your risotto.

  2. Saute the mushrooms and Italian sausage together until done, drain grease off and toss in thyme, set aside to make the risotto.

  3. Warm the olive oil and gently sauté the chopped onions until translucent, add the Arborio rice and simmer for about 1 minute, stirring so as not to burn.

  4. Using a ladle, scoop 1/2 to 1C of broth into the rice stirring constantly with a spoon. When that is absorbed begin adding the wine, 1/4 to 1/2C at a time. When all wine is absorbed, go back to adding the chicken broth. Continue adding the broth in small batches until most of the broth has been absorbed.

  5. When the rice is tender and the risotto has a creamy texture, add the canned pumpkin, sausage and mushroom mixture, stirring until totally incorporated. Stir in 1/2C of the grated cheese, season to taste with salt and pepper.

  6. To serve, drizzle BLiS Aged Maple Bourbon Syrup over the risotto and top with a sprinkle of remaining cheese.

  7. MAIN COURSE: When mushrooms are done, stir in the smoked duck or chicken and add the mixture to the pumpkin risotto after adding the cheese … season to taste with salt and pepper … be careful because the cheese and smoked meat will add salt, so season after tasting. To serve, follow above directions.

NOTE: BLiS maple syrup is the PERFECT drizzle to this savory dish. You could also drizzle with a balsamic glazing sauce such as Ristorante Teatro.

Want to make this into a main course meal?

Add Neuskie’s smoked chicken or duck breast, diced

Saute 1 package of shitake mushrooms, sliced and add to risotto