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Silky Smooth: Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto

By stacy ling

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Ingredients - butternut squash - extra virgin olive oil - onion – garlic  – Arborio rice – dry white wine  – hot vegetable broth – Parmesan cheese – fresh sage leaves – Salt and black pepper 

Roast the Butternut Squash Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss the butternut squash with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 20-25 minutes, or until tender.

Sauté the Aromatics While the squash is roasting, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Toast the Rice Add the Arborio rice to the pot and stir to coat with the oil. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly toasted.

Deglaze & Simmer Pour in the white wine (or broth) and stir, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook until the liquid has mostly evaporated.

Add Broth Gradually Now comes the classic risotto technique! Add the hot vegetable broth, one cup at a time, stirring continuously until each addition is absorbed before adding the next. This slow process allows the rice to release its starch and create that wonderfully creamy texture.

Stir in Squash & Cheese Once all the broth has been added and the rice is cooked through but still has a slight bite (about 15-20 minutes total), stir in the roasted butternut squash and grated Parmesan cheese. Season generously with salt and pepper.

Fry the Sage In a separate small skillet, heat a thin layer of olive oil over medium heat. Fry the sage leaves in the hot oil for about 30 seconds, or until crisp. Be careful, as the oil may splatter. Remove the sage leaves with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel. Then rough chop.

Serve Serve the risotto immediately, topped with the crispy fried sage leaves and extra grated Parmesan cheese.

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