Nutmeg and Rosemary Butternut Squash Risotto
By: Melissa Peterman
Published: Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - 10:40pm

Ingredients




1 med. butternut squash
6 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 shallots, peeled and minced
2 cups Arborio rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
Freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper (freshly ground)
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
Rosemary sprigs for garnish

Preparation

1 Cut squash into eights, discarding seeds. Steam squash for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Scoop flesh from skin and mash lightly. In large saucepan, heat stock to simmer. In another large saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add oil, shallots, and cook for 2 minutes. Add rice. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes. Add wine to rice and cook, stirring until wine is nearly absorbed. 2 Stir in a cup of stock and the squash; cook at a steady simmer until liquid is nearly absorbed. Continue stirring in stock a ladleful at a time until rice is creamy and firm (15-20 minutes). Add nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. Add chopped rosemary. Stir in remaining butter and most of Parmesan. Serve in shallow bowls garnished with remaining cheese and rosemary sprigs.