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creamy orange pumpkin risotto in a shallow bowl topped with crispy sage leaves and shaved parmesan, in a wide horizontal shot on a wooden table with a glass of white wine, warm cozy light, shallow depth of field, landscape orientation

Creamy Pumpkin Risotto with Sage

Sweet pumpkin puree and crispy sage folded into creamy arborio risotto.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 4 cups vegetable broth warm
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan
  • 8 sage leaves
  • 2 tbsp butter

Method
 

  1. Saute the onion in butter until soft, then add the rice and toast for a minute.
  2. Pour in the wine and stir until absorbed.
  3. Add the warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring until absorbed before adding more.
  4. When the rice is creamy and tender, stir in the pumpkin puree and parmesan.
  5. Crisp the sage leaves in a little butter and scatter them over each bowl.

Notes

Keep the broth warm so the risotto cooks evenly.