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Easy Pumpkin Parmesan Risotto Recipe

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ cup Arborio rice
  • 1 ½ cup Pumpkin puree
  • 3-4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese
  • ½ cup red wine
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 3 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place olive oil in a large pan over medium heat with onion, saute until onion starts to become translucent.
  • Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in arborio rice, cooking for an additional minute.
  • Add wine, and ½ cup of broth, cook, stirring constantly until all liquid is dissolved.
  • Repeat the process-keep adding broth a half cup at a time until it is all absorbed and risotto is just past al dente, about 20 minutes.
  • Stir in pumpkin puree and parmesan cheese.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • For a pretty presentation top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.