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Baked Asparagus Spinach Risotto
Risotto, versatile and delicious. This variation on the classic Italian dish would be perfect with another great Italian, Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio, ($10.99 at Cool Springs Wines & Spirits).
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup arborio rice
4 ounces fresh spinach leaves
3 cups chicken stock
1 dash salt
1 dash nutmeg
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cups asparagus, sliced into 1 inch pieces
Directions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2.
In a dutch oven heat oil over medium flame.
3. Add onions, saute until softened.
4. Add rice, stirring to coat well.
5. Stir in spinach, salt, nutmeg, and 2 cups of stock.
6. Bring to a simmer and cook 7 minutes.
7. Stir in 1/4 c cheese.
8. Cover and bake in oven 15 minutes.
9. Stir in asparagus and remaining 1/4 c cheese. add 1/2-1 cup of stock if
mixture is dry.
10. Bake for an additional 15 minutes or until liquid is almost absorbed.
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