---
title: Creamy Zucchini & Pork Sausage Risotto
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/creamy-zucchini-pork-sausage-risotto-656f87b0bb715086aa4cb917
prep time: 15 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 35 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Milk
tags:
  - Easy Prep
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 2200
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the creamy, flavorful risotto; some found it a bit bland and added extra seasonings for more depth.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Cooking risotto requires patience and constant stirring, taking longer than expected for many customers.
nutrition:
  calories: 950
  protein: 29
  fat: 56
  saturated fat: 23
  carbohydrates: 72
  sugar: 7
  fiber: 1
  cholesterol: 135
  sodium: 1800
  potassium: 820
  calcium: 180
  iron: 2.8
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Risotto%20Recipes/Pork/creamy-zucchini-pork-sausage-risotto.avif"
---

In a #medium pot{}, bring @water{5%cup} to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer (for 4 servings, use a large pot and 8 cups water). Wash and dry produce. Trim and quarter @zucchini{2%unit} lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick pieces.

Remove @Italian Pork Sausage{18%oz}* from casing if necessary; discard casing. Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook, breaking up meat into pieces, until browned and almost cooked through, 2-4 minutes.

Add zucchini; cook, stirring constantly, until zucchini is tender and sausage is cooked through, 2-4 minutes more. Turn off heat; using a slotted spoon, transfer sausage and zucchini to a paper towel-lined plate. Reserve pan.

In a #small bowl{}, whisk together @sun-dried tomato paste{2%oz}, 1 TBSP hot water (2 TBSP for 4 servings), and a pinch of @salt{1%tsp}. TIP: You can use hot water from the tap or the simmering water from Step 1.

Heat a drizzle of oil in pan used for sausage under medium heat. Add @arborio rice{1.5%cup} and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and @black pepper{1%tsp}.

Add @chicken stock concentrate{4%unit} and 1 cup simmering water to pan with rice. Cook, stirring, until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining simmering water, adding 1/2 cup at a time and stirring until liquid has absorbed, until rice is al dente and mixture is creamy, 25-30 minutes. TIP: Depending on the size of your pan, you may need a little more or a little less liquid. Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in @cream sauce base{8%oz} and half of the @Parmesan cheese{6%tbsp}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until risotto thickens and cream sauce is incorporated, 2-4 minutes.

Remove risotto from heat and stir in sausage and zucchini. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

Divide risotto between shallow bowls. Dollop with sun-dried tomato topping and sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Serve. Pork Sausage is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F.