RISOTTO WITH ASPARAGUS AND PESTO
The last step in most of my risottos is to stir in a final ladleful of stock and some Parmesan cheese. This time, I also stirred in some pesto, which enriches the risotto deliciously, and also dresses it up with flecks of green. The risotto would also work with green beans or peas, or with no added vegetable at all.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories main course
Time 30m
Yield Serves 4 to 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put well-seasoned stock or broth into a saucepan and bring it to a simmer over low heat, with a ladle nearby or in the pot.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy nonstick skillet or a wide, heavy saucepan. Add onion and a generous pinch of salt, and cook gently until it is just tender, about 3 minutes. Do not brown.
- Stir in rice and garlic and stir until the grains separate and begin to crackle. Add wine and stir until it is no longer visible in the pan. Begin adding simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover rice and should be bubbling, not too slowly but not too quickly. Cook, stirring often, until it is just about absorbed. Add another ladleful or two of the stock and continue to cook in this fashion, adding more stock and stirring when rice is almost dry. You do not have to stir continually, but stir often. After 10 minutes, add asparagus and continue to stir and add stock for another 10 to 15 minutes, until rice is cooked through but still al dente.
- Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in pesto and additional cheese and remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning. Mix should be creamy (add more stock if it isn't). Serve right away in wide soup bowls or on plates, spreading risotto in a thin layer rather than a mound.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 425, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1035 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
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Safal Karki
[email protected]I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and said it was one of the best risottos they've ever had. The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Rakib2 Mia
[email protected]This risotto was delicious! The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ntumba Beya
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the risotto turned out perfectly! The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Umair M umair
[email protected]This risotto was easy to make and turned out great! The asparagus and pesto gave it a wonderful flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mustafa Saith
[email protected]I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and said it was one of the best risottos they've ever had. The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Mohomed faris Mohomed zaidh
[email protected]This risotto was delicious! The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
mukoso Edward
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the risotto turned out perfectly! The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Owen Leach
[email protected]This risotto was easy to make and turned out great! The asparagus and pesto gave it a wonderful flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Altansuh Bilegsaihan
[email protected]I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and said it was one of the best risottos they've ever had. The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Samantha Stephens
[email protected]This risotto was delicious! The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Tman Mokhonoana
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the risotto turned out perfectly! The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Muhammad Imran Bati
[email protected]This risotto was easy to make and turned out great! The asparagus and pesto gave it a wonderful flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Daniel Koroma
[email protected]I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it and said it was one of the best risottos they've ever had. The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Rachelle Archie
[email protected]This risotto was delicious! The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
malik aziz
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the risotto turned out perfectly! The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.
Husnain Rashid
[email protected]This risotto was easy to make and turned out great! The asparagus and pesto gave it a wonderful flavor and the rice was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Ramel Thompson
[email protected]I made this risotto last night and it was a hit! My family loved it and said it was one of the best risottos they've ever had. The asparagus and pesto were a great combination and the rice was cooked perfectly.
Olaitan Oladeru
[email protected]This risotto was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the asparagus and pesto were a perfect combination, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.