Best 3 Butternut Squash Risotto Pioneer Woman Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND KALE RISOTTO

Steps:

• For the butternut squash and kale: Heat 1 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the squash and sprinkle with the salt, chile powder and pepper. Cook for several minutes, turning gently with a spatula, until the squash is deep golden brown and tender (but not falling apart). Remove to a plate and set aside.
• In the same skillet, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat and add in the kale. Toss it around with tongs and cook it for 3 to 4 minutes. Add in the cooked squash and gently toss together. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• For the risotto: Heat the broth in a saucepan over low heat. Keep warm.
• Add the butter to the same skillet over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and stir, cooking for 1 minute.
• Reduce the heat to low. In 1-cup increments, begin adding the broth to the skillet, stirring to combine and gently stirring as the broth is absorbed. As soon as the liquid disappears, add in another cup to cup-and-a-half of broth. Continue this process, stirring gently as the broth incorporates and the rice starts to become tender. Add salt and pepper along the way.
• Taste the rice after about 5 cups of broth have been absorbed and see what the consistency is. Add another 1 to 2 cups of broth as needed to get the rice to the right consistency; it should be tender with just a little bit of "bite."
• When the rice is tender, add in the cooked squash and kale plus the turmeric and stir gently. Add the Parmesan shavings and cream and stir until it's just combined. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed.
• Sprinkle the minced parsley over the top and serve immediately with extra Parmesan shavings!

BAKED PANCETTA & BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

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.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to a boil, add a cup of squash, cook until tender, about 10 minutes, then remove it with a slotted spoon. Mash the squash and set aside. Add remaining squash to the pot, cook for two to three minutes, drain and set aside.
• Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan. Add the onion, cook slowly until translucent, then stir in the garlic. Add rice, cook, stirring a few minutes and add one cup of the stock.
• Cook over medium heat until the stock is absorbed. Add another cup of the stock and cook, stirring until it has been absorbed, then stir in the mashed squash and another cup of the stock. When the stock has been absorbed by the rice, add a half-cup of the stock. By this time the rice should be nearly tender.
• Gently fold in the diced squash and another half-cup of stock. Cook, stirring, then fold in the parsley and sage, the cheese and salt and pepper to taste. Serve at once.