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Risotto with Butternut Squash
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Risotto with Butternut Squash

Author: Marinka
Turn a risotto side dish into a fall favorite with the sweetness of butternut squash, the salty crispiness of pancetta and the warmth of sage. Serve this Risotto with Butternut Squash with grilled salmon or chicken breast.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
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Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces butternut squash peeled, seeded and cut in cubes`
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt & pepper
  • 2 ounces pancetta cut in small cubes
  • 2.5 ounces onion
  • 1/2 cup Arborio rice
  • 0.25 cup white wine
  • 1.25 cups stock chicken or vegetable
  • 1.5 ounces cheese Gouda, Monterey Jack, Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 tablespoon pine nuts
  • 1 tablespoon sage

Instructions

  • Cook the pancetta in a Dutch oven on low-medium heat and allow all the fat to render. Remove the pancetta from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Discard most of the drippings (or all if you prefer)
  • Use the remaining pancetta drippings to start making the risotto (NOTE 1). Instead of the pancetta drippings you can use olive oil if that’s your preference.
    Making a basic risotto involved Arborio rice, onion, white wine and stock.
  • While you make the risotto, chop the butternut squash in small cubes, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Transfer to a baking sheet and place baking sheet in oven of 475 degrees F and cook for about 15 minute or until fork tender.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees F and roast pine nuts until brown, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Stir butternut squash, pancetta, cheese and salt and pepper in the risotto. Allow cheese to melt and mix one more time.
  • Divide risotto over 2 plates or bowls and garnish with pine nuts and sage.

Notes

  1. The whole process of making risotto is explained in this post.

Nutrition

Calories: 607kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 925mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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