Meal Kit
Italian Sausage and Pepper Risotto
with spinach and Parmesan
Prep & Cook Time: 40-50 min.
Spice Level: Not Spicy
Cook Within: 5 days
Contains: Milk
Chef
David Padilla
We've brought you 1,001 variations of risotto over the years, and much like Dalmatians, each and every single one has been wonderful and cute. (Well… maybe not cute.) With this risotto, we've finally won Best in Show: flavorful pork sausage perfectly melds with such adornments as fresh spinach, sweet bell pepper, and traditional marinara. The combination of that with rich, buttery, and creamy risotto will have you wagging your tail in delight. (Well… maybe just finish your plate instead.) Tip: Make quick work of mincing garlic by smashing the whole clove with the side of your chef's knife. Then rock the knife back and forth, keeping the tip steady by resting your other hand over the top.
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 8 oz. Italian Pork Sausage Links
- 1 Red Bell Pepper
- 4 fl. oz. Marinara Sauce
- 3⅗ oz. Arborio Rice
- 2 oz. Baby Spinach
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1 oz. Grated Parmesan
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⅗ oz. Butter
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2 tsp. Chicken Demi-Glace Concentrate
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 0.125 oz. Oregano
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories710
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Carbohydrates59g
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Net Carbs51g
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Fat38g
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Protein30g
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Sodium1650mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Small Pot
- 1 Medium Pot
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using 16 oz. Italian sausage, follow same instructions as 8 oz. sausage, cooking in batches if necessary in step 4.
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If using ground turkey, follow same instructions as Italian sausage in step 4, seasoning with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cooking until no pink remains, 7-9 minutes.
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1 Prepare the Ingredients
Stem and mince oregano.
Stem, seed, remove ribs, and cut red bell pepper into 1/2" dice.Coarsely chop spinach.Mince garlic.On a separate cutting board, remove Italian sausage from casing. -
2 Start the Risotto
Place a medium pot over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.
Add rice, garlic, and oregano to hot pot. Stir occasionally until rice is toasted and opaque, 1-2 minutes. -
3 Finish the Risotto
Add 1 cup boiling water and demi-glace to pot with rice. Rice should just be covered by liquid. Stir often until nearly all liquid is absorbed.
Add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir often until nearly all liquid is absorbed. Repeat this process, stirring often, 18-20 minutes.Taste risotto as you cook, checking for tenderness. When rice has no more “bite” or crunch, it's done. There may be liquid left.Remove from burner. Stir in Parmesan (reserving 1 Tbsp. for garnish), butter, and a pinch of salt. Cover and set aside. -
4 Cook the Sausage Mixture
Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil. Add sausage and red bell pepper to hot pan. Stir often, breaking up sausage with a spoon, until no pink remains, 4-6 minutes.
Stir in spinach, marinara, and a pinch of pepper and cook until spinach is wilted, 30-60 seconds.Remove from burner. -
5 Finish the Dish
Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping risotto with sausage mixture and garnishing with reserved Parmesan. Bon appétit!
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