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    Fresh Asparagus Risotto


    Source of Recipe


    Rhonda G

    List of Ingredients




    Fresh Asparagus Risotto


    3 cups water
    2 cups chicken broth
    3 tablespoons butter or margarine - divided use
    1 pound fresh asparagus spears, diagonally sliced into 1-inch pieces
    1/2 cup chopped onion
    1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium grain rice
    1/3 cup dry white wine
    1/2 cup heavy cream
    1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper

    Recipe




    Heat water and broth in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.

    Reduce heat to low and keep warm.

    Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add asparagus and cook until tender crisp. Remove asparagus; set aside.

    In same saucepan, cook onion in remaining 1 tablespoon butter until soft.

    Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes.

    Add wine; stir until absorbed.

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

    Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed.

    Continue stirring and adding remaining water-broth mixture 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another.

    Cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.

    Stir in asparagus, cream, cheese, salt and pepper.

    Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.

    Serve immediately.

    Makes 6 servings.

 

 

 


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