Butternut Squash Risotto

Directions

  • First, cube squash and toss with olive oil and lots of pepper and salt and then roast at 400° for 30 - 40 minutes
  • While the squash is cooking, add chopped shallot and minced garlic to butter in a (deep if you have one) frying pan and cook until the shallots are translucent 
  • Add in the full cup of Risotto rice and continue to to stir and coat the risotto
  • Add the white wine, then the first 2 cups of broth
  • One the wine and broth are absorbed, add the remaining 2 cups
  • When the risotto is tender add in the parmesan
  • Finally, once the squash is done, add it to the risotto mix, folding it in to cover and blend

Ingredients

  • 2 Shallots Chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 Tbsp butter
  • 1 cups Risotto
  • 1/4 cup of white wine
  • 4 cups of broth (veg or chicken)
  • 1 Butternut squash
  • 1 cup of shredded Parmesan Cheese