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Butternut Squash Risotto

Butternut Squash Risotto

Rather than adding the squash at the end, we cooked it with the Arborio rice; the squash softens during cooking and makes the dish sweeter.

Everyday Food, October 2004 http://www.marthastewart.com/338749/butternut-squash-risotto
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  • Prep Time 1 hour
  • Total Time 1 hour
  • Yield Serves 4

Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 1 1/2 pounds butternut squash, peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/2-inch chunks
    • Coarse salt and ground pepper
    • 1 cup Arborio rice
    • 1/2 cup dry white wine
    • 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, mixed with 1/2 cup water and heated
    • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, plus more for garnish

Directions

  1. In a medium heavy-bottom saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add squash; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until edges soften, 6 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add rice; stir to coat. Add wine; cook until almost all liquid has evaporated, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Reduce heat to medium-low; add 1/2 cup hot broth mixture. Cook, stirring, until almost all liquid is absorbed. Add remaining broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until liquid is absorbed before adding more, 35 to 40 minutes total.
  4. Stir in Parmesan, sage, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Serve immediately, garnished with more Parmesan and sage, if desired.

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