Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme
Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme is rich and creamy, with tender Arborio rice absorbing savory broth and a hint of white wine. Mild Italian sausage adds depth while shallots and fresh thyme bring gentle aromatics, finished with buttery Parmesan for a silky texture. Ideal for a cozy dinner or an elegant yet comforting weeknight meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 21
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 38
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, for 3 minutes. Add shallots, 1 tablespoon butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt; saute until the shallots start to caramelize, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 2
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the Arborio rice and stir until it starts to brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the wine and keep stirring until almost absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 3
Start adding the broth, 1/2 cup at a time. Stir until the broth is almost fully absorbed, then add another 1/2 cup and repeat. Keep adding broth until the risotto is like a thick porridge but still slightly firm. This will take 20 to 30 minutes.
- 4
Remove from the heat. Stir in the sausage mixture, Parmesan cheese, and the remaining 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt if needed. Garnish with thyme sprigs and serve right away.
- Calories 486.8 kcal High 24%
- Protein 20.72 g Good Source 41%
- Carbohydrate 45.1 g 16%
- Total Fat 23.99 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 12.91 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 80.87 mg High 27%
- Sodium 1303.4 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 2.14 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 1.01 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 155.92 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.23 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 217.19 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 78.58 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 3.77 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme is an Italian dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Butter, Chardonnay White Wine, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 486.8 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Butter, Chardonnay White Wine, Chicken Broth, Fresh Thyme. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 486.8 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme healthy?
- Italian Sausage Risotto with Parmesan and Thyme has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 486.8 calories and 20.72 g of protein, or 41% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1303.4 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.91 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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