Pumpkin Risotto with Bacon and Asiago Cheese
Pumpkin Bacon and Asiago Risotto!!
After carving my pumpkin I saved all the innards as they can be used in really
great ways and applications. This risotto is one of them! This recipe screams fall
time and is an amazing comfort food. The Asiago cheese adds a really great flavorful
creamy touch. Enjoy guys!
*** VERY IMPORTANT THAT THE AMOUNTS OF RICE TO LIQUID RATIO ARE USED EXACTLY AS
LISTED IN THIS RECIPE. MAKING RISOTTO IS VERY SPECIFIC. THE RATIO OF RICE TO
LIQUID IS 1:3.5 I.E. 1 OZ. OF RICE TO 3.5 OZ.LIQUID SO MULTIPLY ACCORDINGLY
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Ingredients:
10 Oz. Fresh pumpkin de-seeded
1/2 Stick butter cubed
1. Oz. Fresh chopped garlic
Fresh thyme sprigs
2 Bay leaves dried or fresh
1# Arborio rice
1 Large onion diced
1 Oz. Heavy cream
3 Slices of bacon chopped
2-3 Oz. Shredded Asiago cheese
Olive oil
7 Cups (or 56 Oz.) Chicken broth or stock
Procedure:
1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Foil line a baking sheet.
2. Generously coat the pumpkin with olive oil and place on the baking
sheet evenly.
3. Roast the pumpkin for 25 minutes. Remove and allow to cool.
4. Puree the pumpkin with tap water till smooth.
5. Bring the stock to a slow boil over medium heat.
6. In a large sauce pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add
the onion and sautee until translucent. About 4-5 minutes.
7.Add the rice to the pan and make sure each grain has been coated
with the butter. Cook for 1 minute stirring constantly. This is
know as toasting the rice
8. Add the bay leaves and fresh thyme sprigs.
9. In 1/3rds add the hot stock. Stir constantly! The whole
cooking process takes 18-20 minutes.
10. On a separate foil lined baking sheet place the cooked rice
and even it out. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
11.In the same sauce pan(cleaned) Heat additional olive oil over
medium heat. Add the garlic and bacon. cook for 3 minutes
12.Add some additional stock about 2-3 Oz., the cream and pumpkin
Get the liquid nice and hot.
13. Add half of the cooled rice mixture and the cheese.
14. Cook for an additional minute stiring constantly. Season
according to your taste and serve.
Enjoy guys!!!
Use the additional rice with a new application. Be creative with
your ingredients. Try adding seafood, chicken, saffron, grilled
vegetables, or a different cheese. Or no cheese at all.