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Baked Butternut Squash Risotto

BAKED BUTTERNUT SQUASH RISOTTO

Luxurious baked risotto with cubes of roasted butternut squash and Parmesan cheese.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings as a side dish

Ingredients
  

  • 4 - 5 cups cubed butternut squash
  • 3 - 4 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • coarse salt and fresh black pepper
  • cup yellow onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ cups arborio rice
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
  • fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a roasting pan or medium baking sheet.
  • Toss the squash with 2 tablespoons oil and season well with salt and pepper. Spread out on baking sheet and roast until tender about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile in a large skillet heat the remaining tablespoon of oil and saute the onion and garlic seasoned with salt and pepper until tender.
  • If pan is dry add a touch more olive oil along with the rice. Toast the rice 2 - 3 minutes, stirring often. Add the rice and onion mixture to deep-sided, large casserole dish with a lid. Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream.
  • Bake with the lid on about 40 - 45 minutes or until rice is tender. If there is still liquid left that is ok it will thicken as it stands.
  • Stir the butter and Parmesan into the rice then stir in the cooked squash. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Approximate Nutrition Information

Per serving:
  • Calories: 320
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Protein: 6g

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams
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