Risotto with Butternut Squash and Leeks

Risotto with Butternut Squash and Leeks
Risotto with Butternut Squash and Leeks
"I visit Portland, Oregon, frequently because my son is in college there. Of the restaurants we've tried, Bread and Ink Cafe is one of the best," says Shelly Pearlman of Fairfax, California. "It's located in a funky part of town not far from the school. The squash and leek risotto I had for lunch was superb." Some shaved Parmesan and fresh sage leaves would make an attractive garnish.
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  • Served Person: Makes 6 first-course or 4 main-course servings
Italian Rice Appetizer Leek Butternut Squash Winter Bon Appétit
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
  • Carbohydrate 81 g(27%)
  • Cholesterol 36 mg(12%)
  • Fat 21 g(33%)
  • Fiber 4 g(16%)
  • Protein 16 g(32%)
  • Saturated Fat 8 g(39%)
  • Sodium 492 mg(20%)
  • Calories 591

Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squash on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Bring stock to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to very low; cover and keep stock warm. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until absorbed, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup hot stock; simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining stock 1/2 cup at a time, allowing stock to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, about 25 minutes longer. Add roasted squash, cream, Parmesan cheese and sage; stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Place squash on large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Roast until tender and beginning to brown, stirring occasionally, about 40 minutes. Bring stock to simmer in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to very low; cover and keep stock warm. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in another heavy large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft but not brown, about 10 minutes. Add rice; stir 1 minute. Add wine and simmer until absorbed, stirring constantly, about 2 minutes. Add 1/2 cup hot stock; simmer until absorbed, stirring frequently. Add remaining stock 1/2 cup at a time, allowing stock to be absorbed before adding more and stirring frequently, until rice is tender and mixture is creamy, about 25 minutes longer. Add roasted squash, cream, Parmesan cheese and sage; stir until heated through. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm.