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Risotto with Asparagus and Speck (Mario Batali) Recipe

Risotto with Asparagus and Speck (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Risotto with Asparagus and Speck (Mario Batali)

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb asparagus , rough ends removed
1/4 lb speck, cut into 1/2-inch dice
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium spanish onion, chopped into 1/8-inch dice
1 1/2 cups rice
4 tbsp unsalted butter
3/4 cup freshly grated parmigiano-reggiano
1 bunch italian parsley, finely chopped to yield 1/4 cup

Directions:

10Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoons salt. Set up ice bath nearby. Blanch the asparagus for 1 minute, place in an ice bath, and reserve the asparagus cooking water. Once the asparagus is cooled, drain and cut into 1-inch lengths. Set aside.
In a heavy-bottomed skillet with 3-inch sides, combine the speck, olive oil and onion and cook over medium heat until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Add the rice and, stirring constantly, cook until the rice turns opaque, about 2 minutes. Add the asparagus cooking water until it covers the rice. Turn the heat up to high, stirring constantly, and cook the rice until the liquid level goes below the level of the rice. Continue adding the warm asparagus cooking liquid, 1 ladle at a time, to maintain the liquid level above the rice for 15 minutes. Add the asparagus to the rice and cook until the rice is soft but still al dente. Remove from heat, add butter, Parmigiano and parsley and stir through. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	698.62 Kcal (2925 kJ)
Calories from fat	344.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	38.23g	59%
Cholesterol	136.59mg	46%
Sodium	713.94mg	30%
Potassium	182.26mg	4%
Total Carbs	61g	20%
Sugars	1.14g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	7%
Protein	26.71g	53%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	4.1mg	23%
Calcium	23.9mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	311.37 Kcal (1304 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.34 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.04g	59%
Cholesterol	60.88mg	46%
Sodium	318.2mg	30%
Potassium	81.23mg	4%
Total Carbs	27.19g	20%
Sugars	0.51g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.83g	7%
Protein	11.9g	53%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	6%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.8mg	23%
Calcium	10.7mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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