Risotto Primavera for Two

Name: Risotto Primavera for Two
Yield: Serves 2
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups, low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup, water; 4 teaspoons, olive oil; 3 ounces, cremini mushrooms, trimmed and sliced thin; , Salt and pepper; 1 small, onion, chopped fine; 1/2 cup, Arborio rice; 3 ounces, asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 cup, frozen peas; 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving; 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon, unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons, lemon juice

Main Courses
Europe
Italian
Pasta, Grains, Rice & Beans
Rice
For Two

Appears in Cook's Country April/May 2012

Making risotto the typical way will drive you stir-crazy. Scaling this special dish for two meant some changes in both ingredients and cooking method.

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SERVES 2

TIME 55 minutes

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