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Risotto au potimarron

Pumpkin and Pecorino Risotto Recipe

Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Course: Main course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 250 g Carnaroli-style risotto rice
  • 1 organic pumpkin (around 500 g)
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large shallot
  • 1 crushed garlic clove
  • 1 liter vegetable broth
  • 10 cl dry white wine
  • 5 cl fresh cream
  • 100 g grated pecorino or parmesan
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • Start by preparing your pumpkin. Wash it, dry it and empty it.
    Cut it into small cubes, without peeling it, the skin will soften when cooked.
    Place it in a saucepan with a little water and a pinch of coarse salt.
    Cook covered for 15 minutes, until the squash flesh is tender.
    Drain and puree. Keep warm.
  • Prepare 1 liter of stock by mixing boiling water with a vegetable stock cube in a saucepan. Leave on low heat so that the broth is still hot but does not evaporate.
  • In a saucepan, brown the chopped shallot and crushed garlic for 5 minutes over low heat with the olive oil.
  • Add the rice and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Deglaze with white wine.
  • Gradually add the broth to the rice in 2 or 3 batches, stirring regularly. Cooking lasts around twenty minutes.
  • At the end of cooking, add the pecorino and the pumpkin puree then mix well.
    Remove from the heat, add the cream, pepper and stir gently.
  • Serve hot and adjust the seasoning to your liking.
    You can always sprinkle cheese but also add some toasted pumpkin seeds.
    Enjoy your food !