Ingredients:
- 1 cup (200g) Arborio rice
- 1 medium pie pumpkin (about 2-3 lbs / 900-1400g), peeled and diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups (950ml) vegetable broth
- ½ cup (120ml) dry white wine (optional)
- ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream
- ½ cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15g) fresh sage, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Heat vegetable broth in a medium saucepan and keep it warm over low heat.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Add diced pie pumpkin to the skillet and sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until just tender.
- Stir in Arborio rice, cooking until lightly toasted, about 2 minutes.
- (Optional) Pour in white wine and cook until absorbed, stirring frequently.
- Begin adding warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously and allowing the rice to absorb each addition before adding the next. Repeat until rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan, and chopped sage. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a minute before serving warm.