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Risotto with pumpkin and sausage
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Risotto with Pumpkin and Sausage

Risotto with pumpkin and sausage is a comforting Italian classic that combines creamy rice, sweet pumpkin, and savory sausage. It’s a perfect fall or winter dish, easy enough for weeknights but elegant enough for entertaining. With just a few quality ingredients and simple steps, you’ll have a rich, flavorful risotto that tastes like it came straight from an Italian trattoria.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting time 2 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 440.5
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 piece Onion
  • 1 cube Broth stock
  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 5 g Salt
  • 20 g Butter
  • 400 g Arborio Rice
  • 300 g Pumpkin
  • 300 g Sausage
  • 1/2 glass White wine
  • 30 g Parmesan cheese

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pan. Add onion and sauté until soft.
    1 cube Broth stock
    Risotto with pumpkin and sausage
  2. Add sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned.
    1 piece Onion
  3. Stir in pumpkin cubes and cook for 5 minutes.
    300 g Pumpkin
    Risotto with pumpkin and sausage
  4. Add rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
    300 g Pumpkin, 3 tbsp Olive Oil
    Risotto with pumpkin and sausage
  5. Pour in white wine, stir until absorbed.
    300 g Sausage
    Risotto with pumpkin and sausage
  6. Begin adding warm stock, one ladle at a time, stirring often. Allow liquid to absorb before adding more. Continue for 18–20 minutes until rice is al dente and pumpkin soft.
    1 piece Onion, 3 tbsp Olive Oil, 5 g Salt
    Risotto with pumpkin and sausage
  7. Remove from heat, stir in butter, Parmesan.
    400 g Arborio Rice, 1/2 glass White wine
    Risotto with pumpkin and sausage
  8. Cover for 2 minutes, then serve hot.
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    300 g Sausage
    Risotto with pumpkin and sausage
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Nutrition

Calories: 440.5kcalCarbohydrates: 36.3gProtein: 20.4gFat: 24.6gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 76.2mgSodium: 976.2mgPotassium: 333.7mgFiber: 2.1gSugar: 2.8gVitamin A: 3291IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 43.5mgIron: 3mg

Notes

💡 Cooking Tips & FAQs

  • Best rice for risotto? Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano.
  • Can I make it vegetarian? Yes, omit sausage and use vegetable stock. Add mushrooms for extra flavor.
  • How to make it creamier? Add an extra knob of butter and more Parmesan at the end.

🍴 Serving Suggestions

  • Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley.
  • Serve with a crisp white wine like Pinot Grigio.
  • Pair with a simple arugula salad for balance.

🥡 Storage & Leftovers

  • Store in fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Reheat on stovetop with a splash of stock to loosen.
  • Not ideal for freezing but can be done (texture changes).

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