Prosciutto and Green Pea Risotto

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A very nice risotto, lovely mingling of rich flavors. Lots of work with all that stirring putting the love into the dish. The results are certainly worth it.

1 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 40 minutes

329 calories per serving view nutrition facts

6 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	thinly sliced
1/4	cup	butter	or margarine
1/2	cup	prosciutto	julienned
1	cup	rice	uncooked
1/2	cup	white wine	dry
2	cups	chicken broth	hot
3	cups	water	hot
1	cup	green peas	frozen, thawed
1/2	cup	heavy whipping cream
1/2	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated
2	tablespoons	basil	fresh, chopped
1/4	teaspoon	white pepper	ground

Directions

Cook green onions in butter 2 or 3 minutes or until soft in large skillet over medium heat.

Add prosciutto, cook 1 to 2 minutes more.

Add rice and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until rice is lightly browned.

Add wine, stir until absorbed.

Increase heat to medium high; stir in 1 cup broth.

Continue stirring and adding remaining broth and water, 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency.

It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in peas, cream, cheese, basil and pepper.

Stir until mixture is creamy. Serve immediately.

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A very nice risotto, lovely mingling of rich flavors. Lots of work with all that stirring putting the love into the dish. The results are certainly worth it.
about 1 year ago by sean

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 299g

Amount per Serving

Calories 329 51% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g	29%
Saturated Fat 11.0g	56%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 57mg	19%
Sodium 356mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g	11%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g	7%
Sugars 2.0g
Protein 9.0g	18%