Risotto With Mascarpone and Prosciutto

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   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Bring the chicken broth and 2 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a saucepan over medium heat; cover and keep warm.

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   Meanwhile, arrange the prosciutto in a single layer on a foil-lined baking sheet.

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   Bake until crisp, 8 to 10 minutes; set aside.

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   Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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   Add the shallots and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until soft, 3 minutes.

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   Add the rice and cook, stirring, 2 more minutes.

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   Add the wine and cook, stirring, until evaporated, about 2 minutes.

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   Add 1/2 cup warm broth and stir constantly until absorbed.

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   Repeat, adding the broth in 1/2-cup increments and stirring constantly, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is just tender and creamy, 20 to 25 minutes.

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    Remove from the heat.

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    Combine the parsley, chives and marjoram in a bowl.

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    Add all but 1 tablespoon of the herbs to the risotto along with the gruyere, mascarpone and the remaining 2 tablespoons butter; stir vigorously until creamy, about 1 minute.

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    Break the prosciutto into pieces.

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    Divide the risotto among bowls and top with the prosciutto and reserved herbs.

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    Per serving: Calories 571; Fat 41 g (Saturated 23 g); Cholesterol 147 mg; Sodium 973 mg; Carbohydrate 23 g; Fiber 1 g; Protein 25 g

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    Photograph by Con Poulos

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.