Jun 09 2026
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Arancini Recipe

Inspired by Garozzo's Overland Park
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Seasoned rice balls stuffed with Italian sausage, peas breaded and served with Maggie's sugo.

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Ingredients

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Rice Balls

Filling

Breading

Sauce

For frying

Method

Prepare the Rice

  1. 1

    Cook the Rice

    In a medium saucepan, combine Arborio rice and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for about 18-20 minutes until rice is tender and broth is absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool.

  2. 2

    Mix in Seasoning

    Once the rice is cool, stir in grated Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Prepare the Filling

  1. 3

    Cook the Sausage

    In a skillet over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Vegetables

    Add minced garlic, chopped onion, and frozen peas to the skillet with the sausage. Sauté for another 3-5 minutes until the onions are translucent. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Form the Arancini

  1. 5

    Shape the Balls

    Take a handful of the rice mixture and flatten it in your palm. Place a spoonful of the sausage filling in the center and mold the rice around it, forming a ball. Repeat until all ingredients are used.

Bread the Arancini

  1. 6

    Prepare for Breading

    Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.

  2. 7

    Coat the Balls

    Roll each rice ball in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure they are well-covered.

Fry the Arancini

  1. 8

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 9

    Fry the Balls

    Carefully add the breaded arancini to the hot oil in batches. Fry for about 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Prepare the Sauce

  1. 10

    Make the Sugo

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Pour in the crushed tomatoes, add basil, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Serve

  1. 11

    Plate the Arancini

    Serve the hot arancini drizzled with Maggie's sugo on top or on the side. Enjoy your delicious seasoned rice balls!

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