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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Cameron Forrest
[email protected]I've made this risotto several times and it's always a hit. The asparagus and pesto add a wonderful flavor and the risotto is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Adeyemi Adekunle
[email protected]This risotto was just okay. The flavors were good, but the rice was a bit overcooked. I would recommend this recipe with the caveat that you should watch the rice carefully to avoid overcooking.
Tammi Sheridan
[email protected]I made this risotto last night and it was a disaster. The rice was undercooked and the flavors were bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Philip Ainsley
[email protected]This risotto was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it 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.
Gm Balouch
[email protected]I've made this risotto several times and it's always a hit. The asparagus and pesto add a wonderful flavor and the risotto is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
John Toombs
[email protected]This risotto was just okay. The flavors were good, but the rice was a bit overcooked. I would recommend this recipe with the caveat that you should watch the rice carefully to avoid overcooking.
Xafin Jishan
[email protected]I made this risotto last night and it was a disaster. The rice was undercooked and the flavors were bland. I would not recommend this recipe.
Kanchhi maya Tmg
[email protected]This risotto was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it 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.
Jemimah 0tieno
[email protected]I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The asparagus and pesto add a wonderful flavor and the risotto is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!
Md shohagh Hossen
[email protected]I made this risotto last night and it was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the dish was very easy to make. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy risotto recipe.
Blue Eyes
[email protected]This risotto was absolutely delicious! The asparagus and pesto flavors paired perfectly, and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.