Walnut Risotto with Roasted Asparagus

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   Preheat oven to 450F.

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   Bring broth to simmer in medium saucepan.

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   Cover and remove from heat.

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   Heat 1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil in heavy medium saucepan over medium-high heat.

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   Add onion and saute until light golden, about 4 minutes.

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   Add rice and stir 1 minute.

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   Add wine and stir until wine evaporates, about 2 minutes.

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   Add 1/2 cup hot broth and cook until liquid is absorbed, stirring frequently.

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   Continue adding more broth, 1/2 cupful at a time, until rice is tender and creamy, stirring frequently and allowing most of broth to be absorbed before adding more, about 25 minutes.

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    Meanwhile, place asparagus and garlic in shallow baking dish.

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    Drizzle remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil over.

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    Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

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    Toss to coat with oil.

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    Bake asparagus until tender, turning occasionally, about 16 minutes.

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    Mix walnuts and grated Parmesan into risotto.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Arrange roasted asparagus in center of 4 plates.

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    Top with risotto.

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