One-Pot Italian Sausage and Spinach Risotto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-04 · Updated 2026-08-04

A creamy risotto cooked in one pot featuring savory Italian sausage and fresh spinach for a hearty, comforting meal. This Italian-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Italian sausage (casings removed), olive oil, yellow onion (finely chopped) for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed)
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion (finely chopped)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add 12 oz Italian sausage (casings removed) and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Remove sausage and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 finely chopped medium yellow onion and sauté for 4 minutes until translucent. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat the grains.
4. Step 4: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook, stirring, until mostly absorbed, about 2 minutes.
5. Step 5: Begin adding 4 cups chicken broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and waiting until liquid is mostly absorbed before adding more. Continue this process for about 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy and al dente.
6. Step 6: Stir in the cooked sausage, 4 cups roughly chopped fresh spinach, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and stir in 2 tbsp butter and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.