Selmunett Luxury B and B

Pumpkin Risotto with Maltese Sausage: Main Dish

Servings: 8

Prep time:15

Ingredients:

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  2 tbs. olive oil

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  2 Medium Onions

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  2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

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  1 red chili pepper seeded and finely chopped

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  1/2 glass white wine

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  2 tbs. chopped parsley

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  400 grams Maltese Sausage

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  400 grams diced Pumpkin

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  2 tbs. grated Pecorino Cheese

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  2 Cups Rice

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  3 1/2 Cups Hot Water

Step 1:

Peel skin off the Sausage and chop up meat coarsely

Step 2:

Place oil in a pot, add the onions and sauté till soft. Add the garlic and chili and sauté for 2 minutes.

Step 3:

Turn the flame up, add the wine and sauté for 2 minutes whilst stirring. Add the pumpkin and parsley, mix and cover pot. Sauté over a medium flame for 8 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 4:

Add the sausage and the rice, mix, cover pot and simmer for 18 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Step 5:

Bring off the fire, mix in 2 tablespoons cheese and leave to stand for 2 minutes. Serve with the Pecorino cheese.