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Lucia Cuffaro

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Butternut Squash Risotto

Cultural Context

Originating from Northern Italy, risotto is a creamy rice dish that showcases the region's seasonal produce. Butternut squash risotto is particularly popular in the fall, when the squash is harvested, and it exemplifies the Italian tradition of using simple, fresh ingredients to create comforting meals. Today, this dish is enjoyed worldwide, often adapted with various vegetables and herbs, making it a versatile favorite.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 zucca da 1 kg ca.
400 g di riso
1 cipolla
800 ml di brodo vegetale
5 cucchiai olio d'oliva
1 cucchiaio di sale fino
aromi a piacere

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: grape juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and can be used for sautéing.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Using water with bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

1

Tagliare la parte superiore della zucca e svuotarla.

2

In una pentola, scaldare l'olio d'oliva e soffriggere la cipolla tritata fino a doratura.

3

Aggiungere il riso e tostare per qualche minuto.

4

Versare il brodo vegetale caldo poco alla volta, mescolando frequentemente.

5

Quando il riso è quasi cotto, aggiungere il sale e gli aromi a piacere.

6

Riempire la zucca svuotata con il risotto e cuocere in forno fino a quando la zucca è tenera.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoastingstirring

Equipment Needed

forno

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarianveganplant-baseddairy-freeegg-freegluten-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Risotto alla Zucca
Local Name: Risotto di zucca butternut

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