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The raw kind of chicken sausage! Like not the precooked links. They always sell it in a tube at Whole Foods for sure!

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Feb 13, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

Could you swap cauliflower for some of the risotto?

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Nov 14, 2023Liked by Caroline Chambers

This was so so so good! I kept mmming the whole time we were eating it. and love that it's truly a one pan meal. I'm admittedly going to be that person who made a bunch of alterations but I know Caro always encourages subs so I feel like this is a safe space lol.

-Added a bag of spinach

-Did a whole onion instead of the shallot

-Halved the sausage and added mushrooms

-Did water + better than bouillon for the stock and left out the milk

-Nixed the cheddar and just did the parm

This formula for 'orzotto' is just so wonderful. I feel like I can get creative with it! I was considering going the butternut squash + sage route - so maybe I'll try that next time!

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Jan 29, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

Forgot to buy orzo (hand to face) so swapped mini bowtie pasta and it came out so so good! I just cut the liquid measurement to 3 cups :) delish

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Jan 24, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

Mmmm just made this. So good, and so easy! I added in several handfuls of baby kale and some white pepper. 🤤

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Jan 19, 2021Liked by Caroline Chambers

This was so delicious! Perfect for lots of leftovers too!

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This was so good! Didn’t have cheddar so subbed Gruyère and it was delish!

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I used pastina & an annoying amount of arborio I had left to make this tonight and it’s delicious! I was unsure it would work about halfway through… but it totally worked— may be my fav way I’ve made this. pastina is so fun.

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For a veg sub would you just omit the sausage? Maybe add more shallot or something to account for the lost flavor?

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I used sweet potato instead of butternut squash and served some chicken sausage and green beans on the side. The whole fam (20 month old included) loved it!

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This is AMAZING!!!!!!

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Would 2% work instead of whole??

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Yummmm! I def had to add a good bit more water and stir the pot frequently so that it didn't stick. But my gas stove runs pretty hot! I stirred in a 5oz bag of spinach and it was the perfect amount. So tasty and comforting without feeling too too heavy. Also just love a true one pot meal. I made this on a Sunday night but it could easily be a weeknight meal.

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Yum! Made this tonight with gluten free orzo and it was amazing. Can’t wait for the leftovers!

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Oct 25, 2022·edited Oct 25, 2022

Its like grown-up hamburger helper! I made this for a friend last night and she exclaimed. "this is the best thing you've ever made!" and I've cooked a bunch for her. Could have been that she had just gotten home from a trip and a 12 hour day in the airport, but hey I'll still take the credit. Fairly simple, just lots of chopping, made a HUGE batch. I added some spinach to make myself feel healthy. Would be great for a meal train. We loved it, thank you!

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I made this tonight with arborio. My husband had three helpings and my 3 year old said "I wuv dis" and made up a risotto dance. So I'd say it was a hit!

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