Breakfast Risotto

  • 4

Ingredients

  • (1/2 stick) butter, divided
  • hot Italian sausages, casings removed
  • small onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • small bay leaves
  • arborio rice or medium-grain white rice
  • dry white wine
  • (or more) low-salt chicken broth
  • of saffron threads
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus additional for serving
  • chopped fresh Italian parsley

Preparation

Step 1

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add sausages; break up with fork. Add next 2 ingredients. Sauté until onion is translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in rice. Add wine; boil until liquid evaporates, 1 minute. Add 3 cups broth and saffron; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until risotto is tender, adding more broth if dry, about 18 minutes. Discard bay leaves; mix in 1/3 cup cheese and parsley. Season with salt and pepper. Pass cheese alongside.