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Traditional Italian Asparagus Risotto

Name: Traditional Italian Asparagus Risotto
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice; 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth; 1/2 cup white wine; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup fresh asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tbsp butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; Salt and pepper to taste

Creamy Arborio rice cooked with fresh asparagus and white wine, finished with Parmesan

40 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat broth in a saucepan and keep warm
In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent
Add Arborio rice and toast for 2-3 minutes
Pour in white wine and stir until absorbed
Add warm broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly
When rice is al dente, stir in asparagus and cook until tender
Finish with butter and Parmesan, season to taste
Let rest for 5 minutes before serving

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