Baked risotto with winter squash is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a cozy dinner. This classic Italian dish combines creamy arborio rice with roasted winter squash, savory herbs, and a touch of Parmesan cheese. This hearty and delicious meal is sure to please everyone at your table. In this article, we will explore the best recipe for baked risotto with winter squash, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure you create a perfect dish.
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RISOTTO WITH ROASTED WINTER SQUASH
Roasting squash lightly caramelizes it, making a naturally sweet vegetable even sweeter. I stir a small portion of the roasted squash into this luxurious risotto at the beginning, and the rest at the end of cooking. The squash that is added at the beginning falls apart as the risotto cooks, enriching the mixture and adding color.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425ºF. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Toss the squash with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and spread on the baking sheet in an even layer. Place in the oven and roast for 30 to 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until tender and caramelized. Remove from the heat.
- Bring the stock to a simmer in a saucepan.
- Heat the remaining oil over medium heat in a large, heavy nonstick frying pan or a wide saucepan and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until the onion begins to soften, about 3 minutes, and add one third of the squash, the garlic, and about 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring, until the onion is tender and the garlic fragrant, about 1 minute, and add the rice. Cook, stirring, until the grains of rice are separate.
- Stir in the wine and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly. The wine should bubble, but not too quickly. When the wine has just about evaporated, stir in a ladleful or two of the simmering stock, enough to just cover the rice and squash. The stock should bubble slowly. Cook, stirring often, until it is just about absorbed. Add the sage and another ladleful of the stock, and continue to cook in this fashion, not too fast and not too slowly, adding more stock when the rice is almost dry, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked al dente. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Add the remaining roasted squash and another 1/2 cup of stock to the rice. Stir in the Parmesan and parsley, and immediately remove from the heat. Add freshly ground pepper, taste one last time and adjust salt. The rice should be creamy. Serve at once.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 420, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1118 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
BAKED RISOTTO WITH WINTER SQUASH
This is not a classic stirred risotto, in which broth is added little by little, requiring the cook to stir and stir. Instead, the rice is tossed with squash and cheese then baked under a layer of bread crumbs until fragrant and browned on top. Welcome as a hearty meatless main course, it may also be served alongside a roasted chicken. Use any kind of hard winter squash, such as butternut, kabocha or Hubbard. Here are more great risotto recipes.
Provided by David Tanis
Categories dinner, lunch, casseroles, main course
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Peel squash and cut into very thin slices, 1/16-inch thick. Then cut slices into flat 2-inch squares. (Reserve the scraps, including peels, to make squash stock if desired.)
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add rice and let simmer for 8 minutes so it is parcooked, with the grains still hard in the center. Drain rice in a colander, rinse with cold water, then spread on a baking sheet to cool. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a Dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add leek and saffron, if using, and stir to coat. When leek is softened but still green, after 2 minutes, add squash, stir to coat and turn off heat. Season well with salt and pepper.
- Add parcooked rice, hot broth, Gruyère, ricotta, Parmesan and lemon zest, mixing gently with a wooden spoon. Pour rice mixture into a buttered 3-quart baking dish.
- Sprinkle top with bread crumbs, pressing down to smooth surface. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Tent with foil if necessary. Garnish with parsley just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 617, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 699 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BAKED PANCETTA & BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Time 1h20m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- In an ovenproof skillet with a tight-fitting lid, add the pancetta and cook over medium heat until browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- To the pancetta drippings, add the butter and melt. Add the garlic and onion and cook until just translucent, about 4 minutes. Add the sage and thyme, then stir in the rice and cook, stirring, until the rice is well coated in the butter and pancetta drippings. Add the squash, broth and wine, then sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir. Bring to a simmer, cover with the lid and place in the oven. Bake until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
- Carefully remove from the oven. Add the Parmesan, parsley and lemon juice, then stir until creamy. Sprinkle with the crispy pancetta and some more grated Parmesan and chopped parsley.
OVEN-BAKED RISOTTO
Cook this simple storecupboard risotto in the oven while you get on with something else - the result is still wonderfully creamy
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Fry the bacon pieces in an ovenproof pan or casserole dish for 3-5 mins until golden and crisp. Stir in the onion and butter and cook for 3-4 mins until soft. Tip in the rice and mix well until coated. Pour over the wine if using and cook for 2 mins until absorbed.
- Add the cherry tomatoes and the hot stock, then give the rice a quick stir. Cover with a tightly fitting lid and bake for 18 mins until just cooked. Stir through most of the parmesan and serve sprinkled with the remainder.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517 calories, Fat 20 grams fat, SaturatedFat 10 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 3.38 milligram of sodium
OVEN-BAKED RISOTTO
Unlike stove-top risottos, this oven-baked version requires hardly any stirring. Grate some additional Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top of the individual portions.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In an ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring to coat the grains with oil, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the wine and cook until it has completely evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, the stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to the oven, and bake, until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup water (the consistency of the risotto should be creamy), the butter, cheese, and parsley. Serve immediately.
BAKED RISOTTO WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories Wine Cheese Dairy Rice Vegetable Bake Vegetarian Dinner Parmesan Fall Winter Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F/200°C/gas 6. Roast the vegetables on a single baking sheet/tray on the top rack of the oven {the risotto will bake on the bottom rack}.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in an ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until it is soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir to coat with the oil. Stir in the wine and cook until the wine has evaporated, 1 minute more. Stir in 2 cups/480 ml of the hot water, salt, and pepper, and bring to a boil. Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake on the bottom rack during the last 25 minutes of roasting time for the vegetables. After 25 minutes, check the risotto. Most of the liquid should be absorbed and the rice just cooked.
- Remove the risotto from the oven and stir in another 1/2 cup/120 ml hot cups of water, and the butter and cheese.
- Serve topped with roasted vegetables with thin shavings of Parmigiano-Reggiano.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH OVEN RISOTTO
Squash and beer make my risotto different and delicious. Plus, cooking it in the oven cuts down on hands-on time making it. Win-win. -Katie Ferrier Gage, Houston, TX
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 50m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place squash in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Roast on a lower oven rack 30-35 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, bring broth and water to a simmer; keep hot. In an ovenproof Dutch oven, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until tender. Add rice and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until rice is coated., Stir in beer. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer; cook and stir until beer is absorbed. Stir in 4 cups hot broth mixture. Place Dutch oven on an oven rack above squash; bake, covered, 20-25 minutes or until rice is tender but firm to the bite, risotto is creamy and liquid is almost absorbed., Remove Dutch oven from oven. Add butter, chili powder, nutmeg and remaining broth mixture. Stir vigorously until blended and liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in roasted squash and cheese. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 662mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
SIMPLE SQUASH RISOTTO
Roasted squash gives this vegetarian supper for two a deep autumnal flavour
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/ gas 6. Peel the squash and separate the bulbous seed-bearing section from the slender end. Chop the slender end into 2cm cubes, toss in half the oil, season lightly and roast in the oven, stirring occasionally, until golden brown on the outside and soft in the centre, about 30 mins. Cut the bulb in half and scrape out the seeds with a spoon - you can keep these to toast in the oven and sprinkle over salads. Chop the flesh into 2cm pieces. Warm the vegetable stock in a small pan, set over a low heat. Drop in squash and leave to gently poach.
- While the squash is roasting, warm a medium-size frying pan over a gentle heat. Add the remaining olive oil and half the butter, followed by the onion. Cover and cook for 3 mins until the onion turns translucent. Stir in the celery, garlic, herbs and a few turns of pepper (no salt at this stage). Cover again and cook for a further 2 mins. Increase the heat slightly and stir in the rice. Stir, uncovered, for about 5 mins - this will help to develop the toasty aroma of the rice without burning the veg.
- Turn up the heat, stir in the wine and let it bubble away to almost nothing. Reduce the heat and start adding the stock. Add one ladle at a time, stirring gently but constantly during each addition. The idea is to encourage the rice to absorb the liquid and soften, but also give up its starch to thicken the remaining broth. Don't stir too aggressively or you will end up with a pan of mush. When the stock has been absorbed, it's time to add the next ladleful and so on. It will take about 15 mins to reach the final ladle of stock. By this time the squash in the stock should have softened. Mash it up with the remaining stock and stir into the risotto.
- Turn off the heat, dot the top of the risotto with remaining butter and most of the Parmesan, cover, leave to rest for 2 mins, then stir through and check the seasoning. Spoon the risotto into shallow bowls and sprinkle the roasted squash and leftover Parmesan on top. Serve with crusty bread and Sautéed spinach (below).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 864 calories, Fat 51 grams fat, SaturatedFat 21 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 83 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, Sodium 0.94 milligram of sodium
BUTTERNUT SQUASH BAKED RISOTTO
This one-pot vegetarian meal is a rich, satisfying supper that gives you the creaminess of risotto without the hovering.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Seasonal Recipes Fall Recipes Butternut Squash Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a medium Dutch oven or heavy ovenproof pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat oil over medium-high. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add rice and cook, stirring frequently, until opaque, about 3 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Add wine and cook, stirring, until completely absorbed, about 2 minutes. Add squash and broth; bring mixture to a boil. Stir in kale. Cover, transfer to oven, and bake until rice is tender and most of liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes. To serve, sprinkle with Parmesan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g
BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH "RISOTTO" RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: olive oil, large yellow onion, garlic, fresh rosemary, short-grain brown rice, vegetable broth, butternut squash, salt, pepper, fresh sage, freshly grated parmesan cheese, unsalted butter
Provided by Crystal Hatch
Categories Dinner
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place an oven rack at the bottom of the oven and another at the top. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or large oven-safe pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until starting to brown.
- Add the garlic and rosemary, and cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
- Add the rice and 4 cups (960 ml) of vegetable broth, and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover.
- Place the risotto on the bottom rack of the oven. Bake for 70 minutes, until all of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice. (It will appear dry, but you'll be adding moisture back later in the recipe.)
- Add the butternut squash to the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil, then season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
- Place the squash on the top rack of the oven, above the risotto. Bake for 45 minutes, or until the edges of the squash begin to brown and caramelize.
- Make the fried sage garnish, if using: In a small pot or pan over medium-high heat, add enough olive oil for the sage leaves to sit in. Once hot, carefully place a few leaves into the oil with tongs. Fry for 10-20 seconds, until the leaves are crispy but not browned.
- Carefully remove from the oil and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt and set aside.
- Remove the risotto from the oven. Add the remaining vegetable broth, the Parmesan, and butter. Stir until creamy. (The liquid will absorb into the rice as you stir).
- Add the butternut squash and stir to incorporate.
- Serve immediately with fried sage for garnish.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 969 calories, Carbohydrate 82 grams, Fat 63 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 15 grams
WINTER SQUASH RISOTTO
Steps:
- Cut squash into medium size pieces, scrape out seeds and stringy flesh and discard. Steam cleaned pieces of squash for 10 to 15 minutes until tender. Remove skin and mash smooth. Place stock in a saucepan and heat until simmering. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, fry bacon piece until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving grease in the pan. Crumble bacon for use as a garnish and set aside. Add oil and shallots and cook for about 2 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook for 5 minutes over moderately high heat. Stir slowly but constantly. This will "toast" the rice and start to turn it slightly golden and feel loose and dry. You should start to hear the rice "click." Add the wine all at once to the rice and cook over fairly high heat to boil it down. When the rice is almost dry, stir in 1 cup of stock and mashed squash. Simmer until the sock is absorbed. Continue adding stock 1 cup at a time and stirring until rice becomes creamy while the grains remain separate and firm, but not hard in the center of the grain. This should take about 15 to 20 minutes. Add the nutmeg, salt, pepper and rosemary and stir. Stir in the butter and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Place in individual serving bowls and sprinkle with remaining cheese, crumbled bacon and a sprig of rosemary. Enjoy! Yield: 4 to 6 main course servings
- Hints for success: The pot must be heavy on the bottom to keep the temperature even during the cooking process. Arborio is a short grained rice. It is very starchy, which is necessary to produce the desired result of a creamy risotto. Look for a fat opaque center in the rice, known as "LaPerla," this indicates a good starch content. Wine is the first liquid to be added to the rice. The first liquid will be absorbed totally and the acid in the wine balances the starch and adds flavor.
- Toasting the rice seals in the flavor. There should be about 3 times the amount of stock as rice. Make sure the stock is very hot. The stock is added slowly to the rice and releases the starch gradually, creating a creamy texture. Constant stirring is needed to produce the best results
RISOTTO & BAKED WINTER SQUASH
This is a new recipe I am going to try and when I do I will post pictures. But to me sounds like real wholesome type of recipe.
Provided by Muddyboots
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Peel and cut up squash into cubes.
- Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and spread on a cookie sheet and bake 30-40 minutes at 425 degrees.
- Bring stock to a simmer and set aside.
- Heat last tablespoon of olive oil and add diced onion and cook still soft.
- Add 1/3 of cooked squash, minced garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add rice and cook until separated.
- Stir in one ladleful of warm stock and add sage. Keep adding stock as it is absorbed. Takes about 20-25 minutes.
- Taste and add seasoning if needed.
- Add remaining squash another 1/2 cup of stock for that creamy risotto look.
- Add parmesan and parsley and last add pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.9, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 2.4, Cholesterol 12.1, Sodium 468, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 6.9, Protein 13.1
Tips:
- Choose the right rice: Arborio or Carnaroli rice are the best choices for risotto because they hold their shape well and absorb the flavors of the other ingredients.
- Toast the rice: Toasting the rice before adding the liquid helps to develop its flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
- Use flavorful stock: The stock you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the risotto. Use a good-quality stock that is packed with flavor.
- Add the liquid gradually: Adding the liquid gradually allows the rice to absorb it evenly and prevents the risotto from becoming too soupy.
- Stir constantly: Stirring the risotto constantly helps to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot and ensures that it cooks evenly.
- Be patient: Risotto takes time to cook. Don't rush the process or you'll end up with mushy rice.
Conclusion:
Baked risotto with winter squash is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a cozy fall or winter meal. By following the tips above, you can make a perfect risotto that is creamy, flavorful, and packed with vegetables. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give baked risotto with winter squash a try. You won't be disappointed!
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