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Risotto with Pumpkin, Speck, and Taleggio

Risotto with Pumpkin, Speck, and Taleggio
The creaminess of the pumpkin blends perfectly with the bold flavor of Taleggio, while the crispy touch of speck adds an irresistible contrast. Ideal for cooler days, it's a gourmet comfort dish that's easy to prepare
Yield: 2 servings
Total time: 45 min
Preparation time: 15 min
Cooking time: 30 min
Difficulty:
Cost:
Tools: Stove, Pot
Weight per serving: 700 g
Energy: 715 Kcal
Carbohydrates: 71 g
Fats: 42 g
Proteins: 26 g
Basketball: 1 h 40 min
Allergens: Milk
Diet: Gluten-free
Pairing: Prosecco
Occasion: Romantic dinner

Ingredients

Portions for 2 servings
2
Rice (Carnaroli or Vialone)
160 g
800 g
200 g
30 g
80 g
50 g
q.s.
Oregano (optional)
q.s.

Directions

It takes 7 steps in 45 min
1 Risotto with Pumpkin, Speck, and Taleggio - step 1
Clean the pumpkin by removing the skin, then roughly chop it using a blender
2 Risotto with Pumpkin, Speck, and Taleggio - step 2
Cut the speck into strips or small cubes and set it aside
3 Risotto with Pumpkin, Speck, and Taleggio - step 3
Heat the broth until it is almost boiling. Meanwhile, toast the rice in a pan with a drizzle of oil
4 Risotto with Pumpkin, Speck, and Taleggio - step 4
Once the rice is toasted (this will take just a couple of minutes), lower the heat and deglaze with white wine
5 Risotto with Pumpkin, Speck, and Taleggio - step 5
Increase the heat and add the grated pumpkin, speck, and half of the broth, stirring gently
Tip: If you want to decorate the dish, set aside some speck and brown it in a pan
6 Risotto with Pumpkin, Speck, and Taleggio - step 6
Add a bit of salt and continue cooking the rice, adding the broth little by little until the rice is fully cooked
7 Risotto with Pumpkin, Speck, and Taleggio - step 7
At the end of cooking, turn off the heat and stir in the butter and diced Taleggio, mixing until the butter is completely melted. Serve hot, garnishing the dish with a bit of fresh oregano

Cost

This is a very affordable dish: pumpkin is inexpensive, Taleggio is not a particularly costly cheese, and only a small amount of speck is needed. It’s the perfect recipe to impress while spending little

Health

Butter and Taleggio increase the fat content of the recipe, but it cannot be considered heavy. It's an everyday dish that, in moderate portions, is suitable for any occasion
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