Homemade Asparagus Risotto Recipe

This easy, delicious asparagus recipe works just as well as a side dish as it does a main course. Since it showcases the green spears of spring, be sure to use the freshest asparagus for this flavorful springtime risotto.


Directions:
1. Heat the olive oil and the butter together over medium heat.

2. Add the "soffrito", the onions and the garlic, and sauté until the onions are translucent.

3. Add the rice, and sauté another 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

4. Add the wine, and cook, stirring, until the liquid has almost completely disappeared.

5. Add stock in 1/4 cup increments, waiting until the level reduces down before adding the next dose.

6. After about 14 minutes, add the asparagus, and 1/4 cup of the stock, continue cooking, and stirring frequently.

7. Cook another 3 to 4 minutes, and taste for doneness: the rice should be slightly al dente, the asparagus should be cooked, but not mushy. The consistency should be saucy, but not soupy, the sauce should cling to the rice, but not be sticky.

8. Add 3/4 cup of the Parmesan cheese, the parsley, and salt and pepper to taste. Add additional stock if the consistency is too stiff. Stir until the cheese has melted.

 Serve immediately, sprinkled with the remaining Parmesan cheese, and drizzled with the condiment-style olive oil.

Yield: Serves 4-6
Category: risotto, italian, dinner
Keywords: asparagus, italian, risotto