Risotto with Squash and Pancetta

Risotto with Squash and Pancetta
Risotto with Squash and Pancetta
In Alba, and throughout the region of Piedmont, a pumpkin-like squash called zucca is found on many fall menus. Butternut squash substitutes nicely here.
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  • Served Person: Serves 6 as a first course
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  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • Carbohydrate 68 g(23%)
  • Cholesterol 23 mg(8%)
  • Fat 17 g(26%)
  • Fiber 4 g(15%)
  • Protein 14 g(27%)
  • Saturated Fat 6 g(31%)
  • Sodium 238 mg(10%)
  • Calories 503

Preparation Bring broth and wine to simmer in medium saucepan. Reduce heat; keep hot. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add pancetta; sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add squash and onion; stir to coat. Add rice; sauté 1 minute. Add 2 cups hot broth mixture. Adjust heat so that liquid bubbles gently. Stir until liquid is absorbed. Continue adding hot broth 1 cup at a time until rice is just tender, simmering until liquid is absorbed before each addition and stirring often, about 20 minutes. Mix butter and 2 tablespoons Parmesan into risotto. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon risotto into bowl. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately

Preparation Bring broth and wine to simmer in medium saucepan. Reduce heat; keep hot. Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add pancetta; sauté until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add squash and onion; stir to coat. Add rice; sauté 1 minute. Add 2 cups hot broth mixture. Adjust heat so that liquid bubbles gently. Stir until liquid is absorbed. Continue adding hot broth 1 cup at a time until rice is just tender, simmering until liquid is absorbed before each addition and stirring often, about 20 minutes. Mix butter and 2 tablespoons Parmesan into risotto. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon risotto into bowl. Serve, passing additional Parmesan separately