Comments on: tomato and sausage risotto

By: denise

denise — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:09:42 +0000

this was delicious. i made it with long grain, brown rice. you can use brown rice instead, but the only thing is that it absorbs less liquid and it absorbs liquid MUCH slower. If you are going to make it w/brown rice, just allow double the amount of time for all the liquid absorbing. i used the 28oz can of tomatoes w/3 cups of water like the recipe called for and after almost an hour i was so hungry i just drained the liquid that was still remaining so i could go ahead and eat! but it is still great this way!

other modifications: i used tomatoes w/basil, oregano and garlic seasoning. i think this gave it more flavor. and i used a 9oz bag of baby spinach. the only thing i’ll change for next time is making a double portion- for a whole family, this quantity is barely enough.

By: Kari D

Kari D — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 02:51:22 +0000

Oh my, this is maybe the best recipe yet from smittenkitchen and that’s saying A LOT because I live for Deb’s fantastic recipe each day (or every other day). That said, this is a great dish and well worth the constant stirring. YUM to the MY!

By: Izzy

Izzy — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:16:50 +0000

Ok, I know that this post is coming up on four-years-old, but… I couldn’t help but comment on how much I loved this recipe. I made it on a cold winter’s night for me and my grandparents as “something different”. Much to my shock (somewhat resistant to change, they are) they loved. Even the notoriously hard-to-please Italian grandfather thought it was a great.

By: jenniebites

jenniebites — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 01:22:35 +0000

I cannot get enough risotto, and this recipe was no exception. A real winner with my husband too. We used hot turkey sausage, though I might be so adventurous as to try some chorizo next time. We have a Spanish market in town that makes the good stuff. The spinach was the perfect addition for flavor and color. Thanks!

By: kevininLA

kevininLA — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:22:20 +0000

I love this risotto! second time I’ve made it. I’m usually inclined to make a salad with a risotto. I think the sausage and spinach help this dish transcend risotto world to stand in full-on dinner world. My wife said, “where’s the salad?” and I said, “there’s a ton of spinach in this!”

I used chicken andouille sausage…the spice kick helps.

one pot, two plates. awesome.

By: Emily

Emily — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 01:57:08 +0000

Just made this for the parents. It was my first risotto, and man was it good! Dad usually makes creamy white risottos with mushroom bases, so it was nice to have something different. Thanks! :)

By: Casey

Casey — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:41:13 +0000

I’ve been planning to make this all week for a cozy Friday night in! This is my go-to recipe for comfort food, and I probably make it once a month.
I’ve been in a position where I didn’t have white wine in the house, so I subbed chicken broth…though it was still fantastic, I definitely recommend making a trip to the liquor store. The wine gives it a little oomph!
Considering Hurricane Ida is making everything cold and wet here, I’ve been counting down the hours until tonight’s dinner! I agree with Jessica G…rain=risotto!

By: Caley

Caley — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:45:30 +0000

I’m eating a deliciously successful bowlful as we speak! Thank you so much for yet another wonderful recipe!

By: Kate W

Kate W — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:25:04 +0000

Just made this with a can of fire roasted tomatoes (with green chilies) from Trader Joes… DELISH!! Thanks for posting this. :)

By: Jessica G

Jessica G — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 16:04:07 +0000

wouldn’t you know, I have a bunch of italian sausage and it’s pouring rain so risotto sounded good. i looked and looked on the web and then thought, let me see what’s on SK. of course, exactly what I was looking for. you are the best!