Pumpkin and Sage Risotto Recipe

This rich and comforting fall-inspired risotto is made with Arborio rice, pancetta, roasted pumpkin or squash and fresh sage.

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Serves
4
Total Time
45
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
35

Ingredients

  • null 4 cups pumpkin, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • null 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • null 1 clove garlic, minced
  • null ¼ tsp salt
  • null ¼ tsp pepper
  • null ⅛ tsp ground nutmeg
  • null ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper
  • null 4 ½ cups chicken broth
  • null 6 fresh sage leaves
  • null 2 bay leaves
  • null 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • null ½ cup pancetta, diced
  • null ⅓ cup fresh sage, finely chopped and divided
  • null 1 large onion, diced
  • null 1 ½ cups RiceSelect® Arborio Rice
  • null ½ tsp salt
  • null ½ tsp pepper
  • null ¾ cup dry white wine
  • null ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • null 2 Tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Roasted Pumpkin: Preheat oven to 400F. Toss together pumpkin, oil, garlic, salt, pepper, nutmeg and cayenne. Arrange in single layer on parchment paper-lined baking sheet; roast for 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown and tender. Set aside.
  2. Risotto: Pour broth into saucepan; stir in sage and bay leaves. Bring to simmer; reduce heat to low to maintain heat.