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Risotto with Spring Peas, Ham, and Fontina Cheese Recipe

Risotto with Spring Peas, Ham, and Fontina Cheese Recipe
  • Category

    Mains

  • Cusine

    Italian

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1/2 cup diced onion

1 cup Arborio rice

4 cups chicken broth, heated

1/2 cup white wine

2 cups fresh or frozen peas

1/2 cup diced ham

1/2 cup grated Fontina cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Place the olive oil and half the butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan and heat until sizzling over medium heat. Add the onion, and cook until translucent, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the rice, and stir to coat the rice completely with the oil mixture. Cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring often.