Sun-dried Tomato and Italian Sausage Risotto

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== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups water 
* 2½ cups chicken broth 
* ¼ cup olive oil, divided 
* ¼ pound lean Italian sweet sausage, crumbled 
* 1 shallot, minced 
* 2 cloves garlic, minced 
* 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium-grain rice 
* 1 cup dry white wine 
* ¼ cup drained and chopped oil-packed, sun-dried tomatoes 
* ¼ cup heavy cream 
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese 
* 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 
== Directions ==
# Heat water and broth in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep warm. 
# Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat; add sausage and cook until browned. Drain on paper towels; set aside. 
# Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat; add shallot and garlic and cook until soft. 
# Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes. 
# Add wine; stir until absorbed. 
# Increase heat to medium-high; stir in 1 cup water-broth mixture. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed. 
# Continue stirring and adding remaining water-broth mixture, 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another. Cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. 
# Stir in sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, cream, cheese and parsley. 
# Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Category:Italian Recipes
Category:Main Dish Meat Recipes
Category:Side Dish Meat Recipes
Category:Risotto Recipes
Category:Sausage Recipes
Category:Sun-dried tomato Recipes