Prosciutto And Pea Risotto Recipe

Name: Prosciutto And Pea Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 4 cups chicken stock; 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 cups arborio rice; 8 slices prosciutto, 4 slices cut into thin strips; 1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth; 2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; None None Shaved Parmesan cheese, to serve

Servings: persons

4 cups chicken stock
4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 cups arborio rice
8 slices prosciutto, 4 slices cut into thin strips
1/2 cup dry white wine or vermouth
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, chopped
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
None None Shaved Parmesan cheese, to serve

1
Heat stock in a saucepan until simmering.
2
Melt 2 tbsp of the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan on medium heat. Cook onion and garlic for 2-3 mins, until soft. Stir in rice and prosciutto strips and cook for 1 min, or until rice is translucent.
3
Add wine, cook until almost absorbed. Add all but 1/4 cup of the stock. Reduce heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid and simmer for 12-15 mins, until liquid is absorbed. Add peas for last 5 mins of cooking.
4
Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Place remaining prosciutto on a baking pan and broil for 2-3 mins each side, until crisp.
5
Remove risotto from heat. Stir in remaining 2 tbsp butter, mint and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir in remaining 1/4 cup stock, until creamy.
6
Season and serve with crisp prosciutto and shaved Parmesan cheese.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups chicken stock, 4 tbsp (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic, crushed, and more.

Yes, Prosciutto And Pea Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Prosciutto And Pea Risotto

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