Ingredients

  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
  • 1 onion medium, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup evaporated skim milk
  • 1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 14 ounces smoked turkey sausage cut into 1/2- inch slices on the diagonal
  • 6 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed

Method

  • Heat stock to a simmer, remove from heat and cover.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until translucent. Add garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute. Add rice, coat with oil and cook 3 to 4 minutes. Add wine and cook, stirring often, until absorbed by rice. Add 1/2 cup stock and continue to cook, stirring regularly until absorbed. Continue, 1/2 cup at a time, until all the stock is absorbed.
  • While the risotto cooks, add 2 teaspoons oil to a second skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and saute, stirring only occasionally, allowing the edges to sear, about 10 minutes.
  • Once all the broth has been absorbed into the rice, add peas, evaporated milk and cheese and continue to cook until combined.
  • Plate risotto, top with parsley and sausage.