Best Pumpkin Risotto Con La Zucca Recipes

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RISOTTO CON ZUCCA



Risotto con Zucca image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups butternut squash, peeled and cut into cubes
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 ounces unsalted butter
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a roasting pan, place butternut squash cubes, sprinkle nutmeg, salt, pepper and olive oil over the cubes and roast in a 375 degree oven for 30 minutes or until tender. Place the roasted squash in a food processor and puree.
  • Follow the basic risotto recipe, and when beginning to add the vegetable stock to the risotto, add the butternut squash puree, stirring continuously with a wooden spoon. When the risotto is cooked al dente, add the butter, chopped Italian parsley and Parmesan cheese, continue stirring until a creamy consistency appears, serve on a platter or in individual bowls.

ORZOTTO CON ZUCCA (BARLEY & PUMPKIN RISOTTO)



Orzotto Con Zucca (Barley & Pumpkin Risotto) image

This is a Matthew Ford recipe from the Guardian's weekend magazine. Using barley makes a nice change from rice and it's good for you as well. If you want you can also add sautéed mushrooms or shredded meat. I often use butternut squash instead of pumpkin as it's more widely available here.

Provided by -Sylvie-

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

140 g barley
2 liters chicken stock or 2 liters game stock
600 g pumpkin or 600 g butternut squash, cut into chunks
30 g butter
30 g grated parmesan cheese
salt, to taste
fresh ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Bring the stock to the boil in a large pan, add the barley and simmer until done, about 40 minutes. If you want you can add some chopped mushrooms to this for the last 5-10 minutes.
  • Microwave, boil or roast the pumpkin until soft. I usually roast mine with a few sprigs of thyme for extra flavour.
  • Put the cooked pumpkin together with the butter into a blender and process to a puree.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add the puree to the barley and season again with salt and pepper.
  • Just before serving mix the parmesan into the 'risotto'.
  • Serve hot with fresh crusty bread.

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