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.

Time to Prepare this Recipe 1 hours Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 40 minutes
Calories Per Serving and Nutrition Information 329 calories per serving view nutrition facts
# of servings this recipe makes 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 299g
Amount per Serving
Calories 329 51% of calories from fat
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g29%
 Saturated Fat 11.0g56%
 Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 57mg19%
Sodium 356mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 32.0g11%
 Dietary Fiber 2.0g7%
 Sugars 2.0g
Protein 9.0g18%
Vitamin A 22%  Vitamin C 8%
Calcium 14%  Iron 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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