Name: Ham and Asparagus Risotto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups asparagus, cut into 1" pieces; 2 ½ cups water; 1 cup dry white wine; 2 cups Mrs. Wages® & Orrington Farms® Broth Base – Ham Flavored With Other Natural Flavor; 1 cup mushroom, chopped; ½ cup frozen peas, thawed; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups uncooked Arborio rice; 2 ½ cups fully cooked ham, chopped; ¼ cup parsley, minced

A family favorite, this Ham & Asparagus Risotto will become a staple in your household dinner lineup.

CategorySide Dish

Yields8 Servings

Prep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 mins

2 cups asparagus, cut into 1" pieces

2 ½ cups water

1 cup dry white wine

2 cups Mrs. Wages® & Orrington Farms® Broth Base – Ham Flavored With Other Natural Flavor

1 cup mushroom, chopped

½ cup frozen peas, thawed

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups uncooked Arborio rice

2 ½ cups fully cooked ham, chopped

¼ cup parsley, minced

Simmer the asparagus in boiling water for 3-4 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain and set aside.

Meanwhile, combine water, wine and ham broth in a large saucepan. Bring to a low boil, reduce heat and keep warm over low heat.

Coat a large skillet with non-stick spray and heat over medium heat. Add mushrooms, peas and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add rice, cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add ½ cup warm broth mixture and cook 3 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Repeat with remaining broth mixture, ½ cup at a time, until all the liquid has been added. Continue to stir constantly.

Stir in asparagus and ham as the last of the liquid is being added. Heat thoroughly. Remove from heat and stir in parsley. Serve immediately.

Tips & Tricks: Risotto requires constant stirring and does not hold well. Serve immediately for best results.

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