Saffron Risotto Primavera

Serves: 3

Jacklyn McClure

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

55

Spice

50

Sweetness

50

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1.5 tbsps

Olive Oil

1 cup

Arborio Rice

Directions:

1

Bring vegetable broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan

2

Add asparagus pieces and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes

3

Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl

4

Add white wine and saffron threads to vegetable broth and bring to simmer

5

Heat olive oil in another heavy medium saucepan over medium heat

6

Add rice and stir until translucent, about 2 minutes

7

Mix in all but 1/4 cup broth mixture

8

Simmer rice uncovered until tender and creamy but still slightly firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes

9

Mix in peas, then asparagus and Parmesan cheese

10

Add remaining 1/4 cup broth if risotto seems dry

11

Season with salt and pepper

12

Bring vegetable broth to boil in heavy medium saucepan

13

Add asparagus pieces and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes

14

Using slotted spoon, transfer asparagus to bowl

15

Add white wine and saffron threads to vegetable broth and bring to simmer

16

Heat olive oil in another heavy medium saucepan over medium heat

17

Add rice and stir until translucent, about 2 minutes

18

Mix in all but 1/4 cup broth mixture

19

Simmer rice uncovered until tender and creamy but still slightly firm to bite, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes

20

Mix in peas, then asparagus and Parmesan cheese

21

Add remaining 1/4 cup broth if risotto seems dry

22

Season with salt and pepper