Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 ° F.
- Prick squash in several places, set in shallow baking dish; bake at 350 ° F. 50 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly; peel, remove seeds and strings from center and cut into 1/2-inch cubes. Set aside.
- Melt butter in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook until onion begins to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add rice and sage; stir 1 to 2 minutes. Add nutmeg, cayenne pepper, squash and broth. Cover and cook 10 minutes.
- Stir; reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, about 15 to 20 minutes. Stir often.
- Remove from heat; stir in cheese. Serve immediately.
Serving Tips: This Risotto Rice Recipe made with arborio is a signature fall favorite, however it can be served year round by substituting other squash varieties or sweet potato.
Savoring Seasonal Favorites
Using seasonal ingredients adds an elevated touch to recipes offering increased flavor and quality. At RiceSelect®, no matter what season, we’ve got unique and unforgettable recipes that you can include in your meal repertoire. Start by savoring fall flavors or use refreshing herbs and greens for spring side dishes.
This indulgent Arborio rice risotto recipe is made using roasted butternut squash for a lovely sweet touch. If you have extra, save it for other recipes like Roasted Seven Vegetable Couscous using traditional Moroccan couscous or larger Israeli pearl couscous or this Salmon Risotto recipe. If using, make sure to find the Israeli couscous cooking directions on our product page. You can also add butternut squash to other tasty and unexpected dishes like a Mediterranean orzo salad. Let your creative side shine with the help of RiceSelect® quinoa, rice and pasta.
5 Risotto Cooking Tips
Make use of high-quality ingredients. The cornerstone of good results is high-quality ingredients.
Use RiceSelect rice in the good quality pan.
Include warm stock
Keep stirring!.
Make sure you use enough butter or Parmesan.
Is risotto a type of pasta or rice?
Risotto is a creamy, hearty rice dish cooked with short-grain Italian Arborio rice that comes from the Piemonte area of Northern Italy. The rice is starchy enough on its own to thicken and generate its own sauce.
Alternative Risotto dishes to please a crowd
A thick and luscious risotto is at the top of the list of dishes that set outstanding home chefs apart from the others. See this blog post to find out How to Make the Perfect Risotto.
How about elevating your green game with this Spring Greens Risotto Recipe? This primavera risotto is created with Arborio rice and topped with a fresh dandelion pesto for rich, refined tastes that are guaranteed to wow your taste buds.
