SAUSAGE AND RICE RISOTTO IN THE INSTANT POT

Sausage and Rice Risotto in The Instant Pot image

Provided by J. White Harris

Categories Pork

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 Tbsp olive oil
8 oz italian sausage
1 bell pepper - chopped
1 large sweet onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, chopped
1 c uncooked, aborio rice
1/3 c dry red wine
3 c chicken broth
1 tsp italian seasoning
1 c tomato sauce
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1/2 c shredded parmesan cheese

Steps:

1. Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE add the olive oil and the sausage breaking sausage apart as it browns.
2. Add the peppers and onion and cook stirring occasionally until onion is opaque. Add the garlic, cook another minute.
3. Add the rice and the wine to the sausage mixture and cook for a couple minutes, stirring often until the wine is absorbed.
4. Now, add the chicken broth, and Italian seasoning, stir to mix. Turn SAUTE off. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot. Push MANUEL and set the pressure time for 6 minutes.
5. 5. Let the cooker go into KEEP WARM mode and count 10 minutes. Then press CANCEL and twist the steam release handle on the lid to VENTING position. Note: If the liquid has not been fully absorbed, press SAUTE and stir until liquid is absorbed.
6. To this, stir in tomato sauce, Parmesan cheese, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, stir until well incorporated and tomato sauce is absorbed. Turn Instant Pot off and enjoy a delicious Sausage and Rice Risotto.
7. Serve this with a side salad and some garlic bread and enjoy a delicious meal.