Instructions

1. Bring broth to a boil in 2-quart saucepan. Reduce heat to LOW to keep broth hot.
2. Cook sausage, leeks and fennel in large skillet over MEDIUM-HIGH heat 8-10 minutes or until sausage is thoroughly cooked, stirring frequently; drain. Return to skillet. Add garlic; cook 1 minute. Stir in rice; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. Stir in wine; cook until wine is almost completely absorbed. Add ½ cup of the warm broth; cook until broth is absorbed, stirring constantly. Repeat with remaining broth, adding ½ cup at a time. (This will take about 20 minutes.)
4. Stir in spinach, tomatoes, basil, and pepper; cook just until spinach is wilted, stirring frequently. Sprinkle with cheese.

Cooking time (duration)

Prep Time: 20 min, Cook Time: 35 min

Number of servings (yield)

4 servings

Category

Dinnertime

Submitted by

Jimmy Dean®