Risotto With Fennel, Pear, And Prosciutto Recipe

Name: Risotto With Fennel, Pear, And Prosciutto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice (short-grain); 3 to 3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 firm Bosc pears, peeled and chopped; 1/2 medium-size fennel bulb, thinly sliced; 1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion
2 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice (short-grain)
3 to 3 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2 firm Bosc pears, peeled and chopped
1/2 medium-size fennel bulb, thinly sliced
1/4 pound thinly sliced prosciutto, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

1
Stir together first 3 ingredients and 1 Tbsp. olive oil in a 2 1/2-liter microwave-safe glass bowl. Microwave at HIGH 3 minutes. Stir in rice, and microwave at HIGH 2 minutes.
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Stir in 2 3/4 cups broth and 1/4 cup wine. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. (Do not vent.) Microwave at HIGH 9 minutes. Carefully swirl mixture in bowl, without uncovering, to incorporate mixture. Microwave at HIGH 8 minutes. Carefully remove and discard plastic wrap. Stir in cheese and 1/4 cup chicken broth, stirring 30 seconds to 1 minute or until creamy. Add remaining 1/4 cup broth, 1 Tbsp. at a time, if necessary, for desired consistency.
3
Saute pears and fennel in remaining 1 Tbsp. hot olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes or until tender and golden. Stir in prosciutto, and cook 1 minute or until slightly browned. Stir pear mixture into risotto. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.
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Note: We tested with RiceSelect Arborio Italian-Style Rice and an 1,100-watt microwave oven. We found that self-sealing plastic wraps do not work in this application.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup finely chopped sweet onion, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Risotto With Fennel, Pear, And Prosciutto falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Risotto With Fennel, Pear, And Prosciutto

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