Pumpkin risotto

Pumpkin risotto

Superb autumn risotto! Creamy carnaroli risotto with pumpkin, cooked in vegetable stock with authentic Italian Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Meals Chef's choice, Vegetarian

Ingredients

Portions: 4
300 g Carnaroli rice
400 g pumpkin, diced
100 g Parmigiano Reggiano, grated
100 ml white wine
50 g butter
1 medium onion, finely chopped
30 g pumpkin seeds, toasted

Vegetable stock:

1 liter vegetable stock (made with onion, carrot, celery stalk, fresh thyme, bay leaf, pepper, leek)
Fine salt
2 tbsp Casa olive oil
1 tsp Ground white pepper

Preparation

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total: 35 min
  1. Peel and cut the pumpkin into small cubes. Set aside.
  2. In a large pan, heat Casa olive oil and sauté chopped onion until translucent.
  3. Add the diced pumpkin and cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in carnaroli rice and toast for 2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate. Gradually add hot vegetable stock, stirring constantly, until the rice is creamy and cooked al dente, about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in butter and grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Season with fine salt and ground white pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with pumpkin seeds before serving.

For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable stock.

Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.