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Creamy Risotto with Peas and Asparagus

May 20, 2012 *This post may include amazon links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Creamy Risotto with Peas and Asparagus is a great side dish! It's super creamy and filled with peas, asparagus and Parmesan cheese! via @bigbearswifeThis Creamy Risotto with Peas and Asparagus is a great side dish! It's super creamy and filled with peas, asparagus and Parmesan cheese! via @bigbearswifeThis Creamy Risotto with Peas and Asparagus is a great side dish! It's super creamy and filled with peas, asparagus and Parmesan cheese! via @bigbearswife
This Creamy Risotto with Peas and Asparagus is a great side dish! It’s super creamy and filled with peas, asparagus and Parmesan cheese!

 

Some people assume that because I cook a lot that I know a lot when it comes to cooking. This is True…and False. Yes I know a lot about cooking, but what I know is only like 2% of the cooking knowledge and “know how” that is out there. If it’s even 2%.I’ve taught myself how to cook and how to bake. Trial and Error. Studying. Lots and Lots of questions. 

That’s the only way I can even pretend to know what I’m doing in the kitchen. With that being said, with as much time as I spend in the kitchen, I should have known how to cook risotto. But yeah…. this was my first time. First time for everything right? 

Before starting, I read the directions, re-read them, and read them again. Went shopping for what I needed, only to find that there is nothing labeled “risotto” and that its a special rice that I can’t find in our stores. gahh. So even though I read that regular rice can’t be used in risotto, I used it anyways. And it came out perfect. Creamy and packed full of flavor. 

I made this Creamy Risotto with Peas and Asparagus because this week for #sundaysupper we’re featuring recipes from Cristina Ferrare’s new cookbook ( Big Bowl of Love) and from her lovely website. This recipe is adapted from her Risotto with Fresh Peas and Asparagus that is on her website and in the cookbook. 
I had to adapt it because I can’t cook with onions if I want hubby to eat it, and I can’t afford saffron haha. 

 

 


(Printable Recipe Here)

Creamy Risotto with Peas and Asparagus
by Angie Barrett May-19-2012
 
 

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of fresh peas 
  • 1 cup of asparagus tips 
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 5 cups chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon onion salt
  • 2 cups  rice
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and Pepper
 

Instructions

Heat
the chicken broth over low heat.
Balance
the peas and asparagus tips for 3-4 minutes.  Drain and rinse under cold water.
Heat a large pot over medium heat.  Add butter and onion salt. Once the butter is
melted, add the rice and cook for 4 minutes. Stir frequently.
Add 2 cups of the chicken broth and 1
cup of white wine to the rice. Stir well. 
Bring to a boil over low heat. Boil until the liquid is almost adsorbed.
About 15 minutes.
Stir in 2 more cups of broth, stir frequently
and simmer until the liquid is absorbed. About 15 minutes.
Add 1 more cup of broth. Cook for 10
minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is gone.
Stir
in the asparagus, peas, parmesan cheese and lemon zest. Salt and Pepper to
taste. 
 
 
Details

Serves 4-6 (large servings)

 

 

 
 

 

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