RISOTTO II - Alla Giuseppe Verdi !!!

Risotto alla Giuseppe Verdi...mmmm interesting so what is it?
This is a risotto which is very tasteful and basically if you are on a diet, I wouldnt suggest it!

You will need about 40 minutes to prepare and cook this wonderful side or even main dish.

YOU WILL NEED:
Servings 6
- 400 gr / 1 lb of Carnaroli Rice
- 150 gr / 5 oz (circa) of butter
- 100 gr mixed mushrooms (dry are fine as well)
- 100 gr asparagus tips
- 100 gr smoked ham / prosciuto
- 150 gr canned tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of cooking cream
- 1 cup of meat broth
- 1/2 red onion sliced very thin
- Parmigiano Cheese grated

PREPARATION:
In a medium size saucepan add a couple tablespoons of butter, when melted add the sliced/chopped onion, your mushrooms (if whole then slice them thin), the asparagus tips, your ham/prosciutto) and the peeled tomatoes (diced). Allow this to simmer for about 10 minutes (covered). You will then need to add about a cup of stock, then add your rice. Allow to cook approximately 15 minutes on low heat, at this point the rice should be about half finished, now stir in slowly your cream. When the rice is cooked, add another tablespoon of butter and mix in the sprinkle with your grated cheese.

Serve immediately with a nice dry Italian wine!
SALUTI