• Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 450 degrees. • In a medium pot, bring 5 cups water (8 cups for 4 servings) to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. (You’ll use the hot water in Step 4.) • Wash and dry produce. • Trim and quarter zucchini lengthwise; cut crosswise into 1⁄2-inch-thick pieces. Halve grape tomatoes lengthwise. Halve, peel, and finely dice shallot. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Finely chop sun-dried tomatoes.

• Toss zucchini and grape tomatoes on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, 1⁄2 tsp Tuscan Heat Spice (1 tsp for 4 servings), salt, and pepper. (You’ll use more Tuscan Heat Spice later.) Roast on middle rack, tossing halfway through, until lightly browned and tender, 14-16 minutes. Rinse shrimp* under cold water; pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt and pepper. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add shrimp or sausage*; cook, stirring frequently, until cooked through, 4-6 minutes. Turn off heat; transfer to a plate. Wipe out pan.

• While veggies roast, heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add shallot and cook until lightly browned and slightly softened, 3-4 minutes. • Add rice, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes; cook, stirring often, until rice is translucent and garlic is fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Use pan used for shrimp or sausage here.

• Add 1 cup hot water and stock concentrates to pan with rice mixture. Cook, stirring, until liquid has mostly absorbed. Repeat with remaining 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 water. • Reduce heat to medium low. Stir in cream sauce base and 1⁄2 tsp Tuscan Heat Spice (1 tsp for 4 servings). Cook, stirring occasionally, until risotto has thickened and cream sauce has absorbed, 2-4 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.

• Once risotto is done, remove from heat; stir in half the Parmesan and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) until melted and combined. Taste and season with salt and pepper. • Stir in half the zucchini and grape tomatoes. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired. Stir shrimp or sausage into risotto.

• Divide risotto between plates. Top with remaining zucchini and grape tomatoes. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and serve. Chicken Sausage is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.