Recipe: Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto

Butternut Squash Risotto with Crispy Prosciutto

Serves 8

Wine Pairing: 2022 Dutton Ranch-Walker Hill Vineyard Chardonnay

Ingredients:

8 cups vegetable or chicken broth

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

4 cups butternut squash, peeled, seeds removed, cubed

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 teaspoon sea salt, divided

2 cups arborio rice

1 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated

4 1/4 ounces Prosciutto, sliced into small pieces

1 teaspoon olive oil

Fresh sage leaves

Salt/pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a saucepan, bring the broth to a gentle simmer, then leave on low heat to keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the onions for five minutes. Stir in the squash, garlic, and half the salt. Cook for about six minutes, or until the edges begin to soften.

3. Stir in the rice and remaining salt. Cook for two minutes, or until the rice is fragrant.

4. Add the warm broth one cup at a time, stirring often and allowing time for the liquid to absorb before adding more. Cook until the risotto is al dente and the squash is tender, about 20 to 25 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, in a small sauté pan, over medium heat, add the prosciutto. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until cooked through and slightly crispy. Remove and set aside.

6. Add 1 teaspoon olive oil to the prosciutto pan and heat. Add the sage leaves and sprinkle with sea salt. Cook the sage leaves over medium-high heat until crispy and remove from pan.

7. Before serving, stir in the parmesan to the rice and butternut squash and season with salt and pepper to taste.

8. Divide into bowls, top with sage leaves and crispy prosciutto. Enjoy with a glass of Dutton-Goldfield Walker Hill Chardonnay!

Recipe Prepared by: Rachel Thralls, Certified Sommelier