We returned from a quick vacation to Portland, Oregon, today to find lots of English Peas weighing down the vines on our garden. So, we decided to make a fresh, summery Risotto.
English Pea and Pesto Risotto
Clean and shell 1 pound fresh English Peas.
Set aside.
In a deep sauce pan, saute:
3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
2 Cloves Garlic, minced
1 small Onion, diced
When Onions begin to soften, stir in:
1 Cup Arborio Rice
Continue stirring until rice is lightly browned
Add 4 Cups Chicken Broth in 1 Cup increments, stirring until almost completely absorbed in between additions.
Then stir in:
1 Cup White Wine
3 Tablespoons prepared Pesto Genovese (we used Trader Joe’s)
Fresh English Peas (you can also use 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen)
2 Tablespoons Sun-dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil, mincedPepper, to taste.
When liquid is absorbed, finish with:
1/2 Cup Parmesan, shredded
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Garnish with additional Parmesan Cheese and fresh Basil.
1 Cup White Wine
3 Tablespoons prepared Pesto Genovese (we used Trader Joe’s)
Fresh English Peas (you can also use 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen)
2 Tablespoons Sun-dried Tomatoes in Olive Oil, mincedPepper, to taste.
When liquid is absorbed, finish with:
1/2 Cup Parmesan, shredded
Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
Garnish with additional Parmesan Cheese and fresh Basil.
Buon Appetito!
Mansion along the Willamette River, Portland, Oregon |
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Laura (Tutti Dolci) says
I love risotto, this looks delicious with the fresh peas and pesto. Hope you had a nice vacation!
Pacheco Patty says
Beautiful risotto, I love fresh peas and with the pesto- perfection!
mireia badia says
Amazing, if I lived close to you i would be all day eating at your place, you make amazing dishes!!
Kathy says
Gorgeous risotto…such vibrant color! Really delicious looking! Love your photo of the Mansion in Portland…beautiful!
Mary Hirsch says
An ambitious but beautiful return-to-reality meal. Those peas look, well, fresh. How could you make those little darlin’s better – you did. The risotto looks delicious and the pesto, just what’s needed to top it off. Hope you had fun in Portland. I am enjoying the photos.