Risotto With Prosciutto And Fava Beans

Name: Risotto With Prosciutto And Fava Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 2 pounds fava beans, peeled; 3 shallots, minced; 4 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 cups raw Italian arborio rice; 1/4 pound prosciutto, diced; 1 to 1 1/2 quarts hot chicken broth; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 10, 2023

Total Time: 35 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Rating: 5(8)
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Ingredients

Yield:6 servings

2pounds fava beans, peeled
3shallots, minced
4tablespoons unsalted butter
1tablespoon vegetable oil
2cups raw Italian arborio rice
¼pound prosciutto, diced
1 to 1½quarts hot chicken broth
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
¼cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
2tablespoons chopped parsley

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Preparation

Step 1
Lightly steam the fava beans until they are almost but not quite cooked. Set aside.
Step 2
Using a large heavy casserole or skillet, cook the shallots in butter and oil until they are translucent. Add the rice and saute until the grains are thoroughly coated. Add the beans and prosciutto and saute for a minute.
Step 3
Add a cupful of hot stock and cook, stirring continually until the rice has absorbed the liquid. Add salt and pepper to taste and another half cup of broth. Continue stirring, so that the rice does not stick to the bottom of the pan and add more broth, half a cup at a time until the rice is cooked. It is done when it is al dente.
Step 4
Stir in the cheese, correct seasoning, sprinkle with parsley and serve.