Best 5 Saffron Risotto With Butternut Squash Recipes

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Saffron risotto with butternut squash is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The creamy risotto is infused with the warm, earthy flavor of saffron, while the roasted butternut squash adds a touch of sweetness and texture. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 butternut squash (2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
2 ounces pancetta, diced
1/2 cup minced shallots (2 large)
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice (10 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon saffron threads
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
  • Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, and cut it into 3/4-inch cubes. You should have about 6 cups. Place the squash on a sheet pan and toss it with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing once, until very tender. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the chicken stock in a small covered saucepan. Leave it on low heat to simmer.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the pancetta and shallots on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until the shallots are translucent but not browned. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with butter. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 full ladles of stock to the rice plus the saffron, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir, and simmer until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Continue to add the stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes. Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry, then add more stock. Continue until the rice is cooked through, but still al dente, about 30 minutes total. Off the heat, add the roasted squash cubes and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and serve.

SAFFRON RISOTTO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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A teaspoon of saffron threads is all you need to infuse this beautiful autumnal dish with fragrance and flavour.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     bake,cheese,Fall,Italian,Main,pork,rice and grain,vegetables

Time 50m

Yield 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 butternut squash (2 lbs)
2 Tbsp olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
6 Tbsp (¾ stick) unsalted butter
2 oz pancetta, diced
½ cup minced shallots (2 large)
1 ½ cups Arborio rice (10 oz)
½ cup dry white wine
1 tsp saffron threads
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
  • Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, and cut it into 3/4-inch cubes. You should have about 6 cups. Place the squash on a sheet pan and toss it with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing once, until very tender. Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the chicken stock in a small covered saucepan. Leave it on low heat to simmer.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the pancetta and shallots on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until the shallots are translucent but not browned. Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with butter. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 full ladles of stock to the rice plus the saffron, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Stir, and simmer until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Continue to add the stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes. Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry, then add more stock. Continue until the rice is cooked through, but still al dente, about 30 minutes total. Off the heat, add the roasted squash cubes and Parmesan cheese. Mix well and serve.

FARRO RISOTTO WITH BUTTERNUT SQUASH



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Farro's a wheat and when coooked it is chewy. It's butternut time! Ready to be picked from the garden as is the saffron so the two in this dish is fresh as can be! You can keep this vegetarian add some tofu or add fresh caught shrimp or fish like cod the last 5 minutes.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup diced butternut squash
6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade (recipe #77787) or 6 cups water
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup minced red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced or 4 roasted garlic cloves
3 fresh sage leaves, minced
1 1/2 cups cracked farro (10 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 pinch saffron thread (generous pinch)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat the stock in a small covered saucepan. Leave it on low heat to simmer.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the butter and saute the onion, and butternut on medium-low heat for 5 minutes then add garlic and sage for 1 minute. Add the farro and stir to coat the grains with butter. Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes. Add 2 full ladles of stock to the farro plus the saffron, and pepper. Stir, and simmer until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes. Continue to add the stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes. Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry, then add more stock. Continue until the farro is cooked through, but still al dente, about 30-45 minutes total.
  • Off the heat, stir in the Parmesan cheese. Taste and season with salt. You can add more butter at this time if desired.
  • Mix well, garnish with fresh sage and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 37.3, Sodium 387, Carbohydrate 8.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 10.4

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO



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I saw Ina make this on her food network television show, the episode was entitled "Weekend Lunch."

Provided by Juenessa

Categories     Rice

Time 1h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 butternut squash (2 pounds)
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
6 cups chicken stock, preferably homemade
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 ounces pancetta, diced
1/2 cup minced shallot (2 large)
1 1/2 cups arborio rice (10 ounces)
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon saffron thread
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Peel the butternut squash, remove the seeds, and cut it into 3/4-inch cubes.
  • You should have about 6 cups.
  • Place the squash on a sheet pan and toss it with the olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, tossing once, until very tender.
  • Set aside.
  • Meanwhile, heat the chicken stock in a small covered saucepan.
  • Leave it on low heat to simmer.
  • In a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, melt the butter and saute the pancetta and shallots on medium-low heat for 10 minutes, until the shallots are translucent but not browned.
  • Add the rice and stir to coat the grains with butter.
  • Add the wine and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add 2 full ladles of stock to the rice plus the saffron, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
  • Stir, and simmer until the stock is absorbed, 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Continue to add the stock, 2 ladles at a time, stirring every few minutes.
  • Each time, cook until the mixture seems a little dry, then add more stock.
  • Continue until the rice is cooked through, but still al dente, about 30 minutes total.
  • Off the heat, add the roasted squash cubes and Parmesan.
  • Mix well and serve.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO



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If you like the natural sweet flavor of butternut squash, you'll love this risotto! It is so creamy and full of flavor! Great as a side dish or main course.

Provided by Andrea Longo Policella

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cubed butternut squash
2 tablespoons butter
½ onion, minced
1 cup Arborio rice
⅓ cup dry white wine
5 cups hot chicken stock
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place squash cubes into a steamer basket in a saucepan. Add water, cover, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Allow to steam until the squash is tender (10 to 15 minutes), then drain, and mash in a bowl with a fork.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 2 minutes until the onion begins to soften, then stir in the rice. Continue cooking and stirring until the rice is glossy from the butter, and the onion begins to brown on the edges, about 5 minutes more.
  • Pour in the white wine; cook, stirring constantly, until it has evaporated. Stir in the mashed squash and 1/3 of the hot chicken stock; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until the chicken stock has been absorbed by the rice, 5 to 7 minutes. Add half of the remaining chicken stock, and continue stirring until it has been absorbed. Finally, pour in the remaining stock, and continue stirring until the risotto is creamy. Finish by stirring in the Parmesan cheese, and seasoning to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342.5 calories, Carbohydrate 57.1 g, Cholesterol 20.6 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 7.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 978.8 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality saffron. The quality of saffron can vary significantly, so it's important to choose a high-quality brand. Look for saffron that is a deep red color with a strong aroma.
  • Toast the rice before cooking. Toasting the rice before cooking helps to bring out its flavor and prevent it from becoming mushy.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is an important part of risotto, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even seafood broth.
  • Cook the risotto slowly and stir frequently. Risotto is a slow-cooked dish, so it's important to be patient and stir it frequently. This will help to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pot and burning.
  • Add the cheese and butter at the end. The cheese and butter are added at the end of the cooking process to help create a creamy and flavorful risotto.
  • Serve the risotto immediately. Risotto is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will help to prevent the rice from becoming too mushy.

Conclusion:

Saffron risotto with butternut squash is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The saffron gives the risotto a beautiful golden color and a slightly floral flavor. The butternut squash adds a touch of sweetness and creaminess. This dish is sure to impress your guests and is a flavor combination that will keep you coming back for more.

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