Ingredients for 6 people: 400g of peas, 250g of diced Prosciutto Cotto (Italian Baked Ham), 400g of “Risotto” rice, 4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 2 diced shallots, 2 garlic cloves (minced), 100g of butter, ½ glass of dry white wine, ½ litre of vegetable broth, 100g of grated parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste 

Method: In a deep saucepan heat 50g of butter with the extra virgin olive oil, add the garlic and the shallots and saute’ for about 3 minutes. Add the diced ham and cook on a slow heat for about 5 minutes then add the peas and mix together for an additional 5-10 minutes.  Add the rice and stir it thoroughly and then add the wine and cook until the wine is almost evaporated. At which point add the salt and pepper and leave on a low/medium heat.  Now add slowly 1 cup of broth at a time and continue to stir. You should let each cup of broth almost completely absorb before adding the next cup.  Continue this process until all the broth is added and your rice is tender and creamy.  When ready, remove the risotto from the heat, add the parmesan cheese and the remaining butter and continue stirring. Let the cheese and the butter melt and garnish with chopped parsley and a touch of nutmeg if you like. Now you are ready to serve your delicious risotto!

Ingredients available to buy at MammaLina: 

- Risotto Rice

- Prosciutto Cotto (Italian Baked Ham)

- Parmesan Cheese

- A lovely bottle of dry white wine to go with your delicious Risotto (MammaLina recommends "Trebbiano" Colle Cesi)

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