If you’re looking for a dish that warms the heart and satisfies the palate, risotto with pumpkin and crispy speck is just for you! A perfect recipe for autumn, with the sweet and creamy flavor of pumpkin that perfectly matches the savory crispy speck. Ideal for a family dinner or to impress your guests.
If you’re looking for more pumpkin recipes, take a look here:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn, Winter
Ingredients
- 14 oz Carnaroli rice
- 14 oz pumpkin
- 6 1/3 cups vegetable stock
- Half Tropea red onion
- 5 oz sliced speck
- to taste extra virgin olive oil
Tools
- Pans
Steps
Cut the pumpkin into cubes. In a saucepan, heat a tablespoon of oil and add the finely chopped onion. Once golden, add the pumpkin, a ladle of stock, and let it cook gently for about 10 minutes.
Mash the pumpkin with a fork to obtain a cream.
In a non-stick pan, heat a drizzle of oil and cook the speck until crispy. Set it aside.
In a saucepan, pour a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, add the rice, and toast it for a couple of minutes. Deglaze with a ladle of hot stock (or wine, if you prefer), cook the rice by adding a ladle of stock at a time and stirring often. When the rice is halfway through cooking, add the pumpkin cream.
Plate the risotto and complete each serving with crispy speck strips.If desired, add a sprinkle of Parmesan and a grind of fresh pepper.
Enjoy your meal!
Storage, Tips
You can store the risotto with pumpkin and crispy speck in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, following these tips:
1. Transfer the risotto into an airtight container as soon as it has cooled. Avoid leaving it at room temperature for too long.
2. When you want to eat it, reheat it in a pan with a splash of hot stock or water to restore its creaminess.
Remember that risotto is always best freshly made, but with these tips, you’ll enjoy it even the day after!
Tips for a Perfect Risotto
• Use suitable rice like Carnaroli or Arborio, which absorb liquids well while maintaining the right consistency.
• For a more intense flavor, you can add a knob of rosemary-infused butter during the creaming process.
This risotto with pumpkin and crispy speck is a true autumn comfort food!
