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title: Pork Sausage, Pea & Zucchini Risotto
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/pork-sausage-pea-and-zucchini-risotto-685008cd600ad5b2e3ee7563
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 40 minutes
time required: 50 minutes
difficulty: Medium
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Easy Prep
  - Comfort Food
  - Italian
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 906
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the creamy, savory combination with bright lemon zest
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Customers appreciate the straightforward process but note risotto requires patience
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Risotto%20Recipes/pork-sausage-pea-zucchini-risotto.avif"
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@italian pork sausage{2%link}(remove from casing if necessary and discard casing).

Wash and dry @zucchini{1%unit}(halved and sliced into half-moons), @shallot{1%unit}(halved and thinly sliced), @peas{½%cup}(rinsed), @lemon{1%unit}(zested and cut into wedges), @parmesan cheese{¼%cup}(grated), @arborio rice{1%cup}, @chicken stock concentrate{1%unit}, @olive oil{1%tbsp}, @butter{4%tbsp}, @salt{1%tsp}, @black pepper{1%tsp}.

Heat olive oil in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add sausage, breaking into bite-sized pieces, and cook until browned ~{5%minutes}. Transfer to a bowl. Melt 2 tbsp butter in the pan over medium heat. Add shallot and zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until softened ~{2%minutes}.

Add arborio rice and chicken stock concentrate (dissolved in 1 cup simmering water) to pan with shallot and zucchini; stir until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining stock—adding ½ cup at a time and stirring until liquid has mostly absorbed—until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy ~{25%minutes}.

Once risotto is done, stir in sausage, peas, half the parmesan, remaining butter, and a squeeze of lemon juice to taste. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Divide risotto between bowls. Top with lemon zest and remaining parmesan. Serve with remaining lemon wedges on the side.