Spring Risotto

Summary

Yield
6 Servings
Source

Cuisine at Home, April 2011

Prep time1 hour

Description

Ingredients

6CupChicken Broth
3OunceProsciutto (diced)
2TablespoonOlive Oil
1PoundAsparagus (trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces)
1TablespoonShallots (minced)
2TeaspoonGarlic (minced)
1 1⁄2CupArborio Rice
1⁄2CupWhite Wine
2CupSpinach (chopped)
1CupFrozen Peas (thawed)
2TablespoonChives (chopped)
1⁄2CupParmesan Cheese (grated)
 DashSalt
 DashGround Black Pepper

Instructions

1.For the brodo, simmer broth in a saucepan over medium heat.
2.For the risotto, cook prosciutto in 1 tablespoon oil in a large saute pan over medium heat until crisp, 3-5 minutes; remove and set aside. Add asparagus to pan; saute until tender, 5 minutes, then remove and set aside.
3.Sweat shallots and garlic in remaining 1 tablespoon oil until translucent, 3 minutes.
4.Stir in rice and saute until each grain is coated in oil.
5.Deglaze the pan with wine and stir until completely absorbed, 1-2 minutes. Add brodo to the pan in 1/2-cup increments; simmer and stir frequently until each addition is almost completely absorbed before adding the next, about 45 minutes total. Stir in asparagus, spinach, peas, chives, and Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper; top with prosciutto.