Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto

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   In small saucepan, bring broth just to a simmer over medium-low heat.

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   While broth is heating, coat large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray, heat pan over medium heat.

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   Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring often, until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.

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   Add rice and stir constantly 1 minute.

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   Add wine and stir until almost completely absorbed, 1 minute.

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   Add 1/2 cup of hot broth to rice and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is almost completely absorbed.

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   Add another 1/2 cup broth and cook, stirring constantly, until liquid is almost completely absorbed.

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   Stir in squash and continue adding broth 1/2 cup at a time, making sure that most of the liquid is absorbed before adding more.

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   Remove pan from heat when about 1/2 cup liquid remains.

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    Start checking doneness by biting into a grain of riceit should be firm but tender.

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    (Timing from first to last addition of broth is 25 to 30 minutes.)

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    Stir in rosemary, Parmesan cheese if desired and salt and pepper.

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    Serve hot.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.