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Herby Sausage and Tomato Risotto

A comforting and cozy risotto that comes together easily in the instant pot, brimming with the flavors of a yard full of fresh garden herbs.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 medium white onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup, diced red bell pepper
  • 8 ounces, spicy Italian sausage, cut into smaller pieces
  • 1/3 cup, dry red wine
  • 1/2 Don Pepino pizza sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped rosemary and thyme
  • 3/4 cup arborio rice
  • 11/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese plus more for serving

Method
 

  1. Set the instant pot onto sauté and heat the olive oil. Add in the onion, garlic and bell pepper and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add in the sausage and the wine and the tomato sauce and stir until the mixture is nice and bubbly.
  3. Add in the salt, sugar, parsley, crushed red pepper, rosemary and thyme. Add in the rice and stir will until uniformly mixed.
  4. Turn off the sauté mode and add in the broth and stir well to deglaze the pot.
  5. Set to 2 minutes of high pressure, allow 10 minutes of resting time before releasing the pressure.
  6. Remove the lid, stir in the cream and the cheese.
  7. Serve hot with extra cheese and parsley as desired.