½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus additional for garnish
1 Tbl sage, chopped plus additional leaves for garnish
salt and pepper to taste
fresh ground nutmeg to taste
Instructions
Heat butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat until melted
Add shallots and allow to cook 1-2 minutes until translucent (not browned)
Add garlic and allow to cook an additional 30 seconds before adding arborio rice and stirring frequently for an additional 1-2 minutes
Add white wine to pan and boil until almost absorbed
Begin ladling in warm stock in 6-8 oz additions and allowing it to cook until almost absorbed into the rice before adding another addition
Continue doing this until rice is cooked and has a slightly al-dente texture but is still somewhat moist (you don't want all of the liquid to be absorbed)
Add pumpkin puree and stir in until warmed
Add parmesan cheese and allow to melt into risotto
Stir in chopped sage and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg to taste
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Recipe by Jackie Ourman at http://jackieourman.com/pumpkin-risotto-with-parmesan-and-sage/