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Risotto alla Zucca, la ricetta più buona al mondo

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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
350 gr riso carnaroli
350 gr zucca mantovana
1 l brodo vegetale
1 cipolla dorata
1 bicchiere vino bianco secco
50 gr circa burro
q.b. parmigiano
sale e pepe
olio extravergine di oliva
1 l acqua
1 gambo sedano
1 carota
1 cipolla
1 spicchio d'aglio
2/3 pomodorini

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

Prepare the vegetable broth by boiling 1 liter of water with the celery stalk, carrot, onion, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and salt until flavorful.

2

In a pot, heat some extra virgin olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.

3

Add the diced pumpkin and cook until softened.

4

Stir in the Carnaroli rice and toast it briefly in the pot.

5

Pour in the dry white wine and let it evaporate.

6

Gradually add the vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until the rice is al dente.

7

Finish with butter and grated Parmigiano, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingtoastingstirring

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Risotto alla Zucca
Local Name: Risotto di zucca butternut

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