Butternut squash risotto with crispy sage and pancetta
- Preparation and cooking time
- Prep:
- Cook:
- Easy
- Makes 6
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- 350g butternut squash pieces
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 3tbsp olive oil
- 350g risotto rice
- 200ml white wine
- 1 litre hot chicken stock
- 12 crispy pancetta slices
- Small handful sage leaves
Method
step 1
Heat the oven to 200C, gas 6. Tip the squash and onion onto a baking tray, toss in 2tbsp oil to coat the veg and bake for 20 mins until softened.step 2
Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a large, heavy-based pan, then stir in the risotto rice and cook for 1 min until coated. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until it is absorbed.step 3
Next, start adding thehot stock a ladleful at a time, stirring frequently, only adding more once the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, about 15 mins.step 4
Divide the risotto between 6 plates and top each with 2 pieces of crisp pancetta and 2 sage leaves to serve.step 5
Tip the roasted vegetables into a food processor and whizz to a smooth paste, adding a little milk if needed. Stir this through the rice and season to taste.
