Spinach, Mushroom & Italian Sausage Risotto

Ingredients:

·         1 tbsp olive oil

·         1 small onion, chopped          

·         1 tsp garlic, minced

·         1 package (8oz) sliced white mushrooms

·         4 cups chicken broth   

·         1 lb italian chicken sausage, diced     

·         1 cup risotto (arborio rice)

·         28 oz canned diced Italian tomatoes 

·         1/2 tbsp italian seasoning

·         9 oz spinach

Directions:

1.      Combine tomatoes, 3 ½ cups broth, and italian seasoning in a sauce pan and bring to simmer.

2.      Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan.  Add onions, garlic, mushrooms and sausage.  Cook 5 min.      

3.      Add risotto to sauté pan and stir to coat with oil.  Add remaining 1/2 cup chicken broth. Stir until absorbed.

4.      Add the tomato mixture to the sauté pan and cook until absorbed.  (add a lid to pan if necessary)  Add spinach and continue to cook 1-2 minutes, or until steamed.

5.      When rice is soft and liquid is absorbed, spoon into serving dishes.  Serve immediately.