Pumpkin Risotto With Prosciutto
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced prosciutto ham
- 1/4 cup sliced garlic (approxiamately 5 cloves)
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1/2 cup grappa wine
- 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh sage
- 1/2 cup grana-padano cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, add more to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- In a sauce pan combine the pumpkin and chicken broth. Warm over a medium burner and then reduce heat to low; keep mixture warm.
- Heat the oil over medium heat and brown the prosciutto for 2-3 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for another 1-2 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Add the rice; stir to coat the rice in the oil for 1-2 minutes until the grains are opaque. Add the Grappa, and allow the rice to absorb the liquid. Stir in sage.
- Reduce heat to low. Add 1/2 to 1 cup of chicken broth and pumpkin mixture to cover the rice. Allow the rice to absorb the liquid before adding another half cup of broth. Continue adding the broth-pumpkin mixture until it is used. You may need to adjust your temperature so the rice cooks correctly. This process should take about 20 minutes.
- When rice is al dente add the cheese, stir to incorporate. Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide into 4 portions and add parsley for garnish.
pumpkin, chicken broth, olive oil, ham, garlic, arborio rice, grappa wine, fresh sage, granapadano cheese, salt, pepper
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pumpkin-risotto-with-prosciutto-536593 (may not work)