Risotto with Shaved Truffles and Peas
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen peas, blanched
- 1/3 cup olive oil, extra virgin
- garnish: chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh basil, shredded fresh Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
- 1 medium onion (white or yellow), diced fine
- 2 shallots, diced fine
- 2 cups rice
- shaved truffles
- 1 cup Pinot Grigio wine (dry white wine)
- 5 1/2 cups hot beef broth
- salt and pepper 
 
A hearty, Italian main dish prepared with blanched peas, fresh herbs, and shaved truffles.
 
Directions
  • Over medium low heat, cook oil, butter, shallots and onions for approximately 4 minutes.

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Add 2/3 cup of warm broth, stirring often until mixture has a soft and creamy texture (approximately
15 minutes). Stir in rice and truffles. Continue to cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, stirring
constantly. Add wine. Continue to cook until wine has evaporated.
  • Over low heat, pour in 2/3
    cup of hot broth. Stir constantly. When moisture has been absorbed, pour an additional 2/3 cup of
    hot broth. Stir constantly. When moisture has been absorbed, add additional 2/3 cup of hot broth.
    Stir constantly. Repeat until broth is gone.
  • Season to taste. Toss in blanched peas. Garnish,
    if desired. Serve immediately.


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