Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe

This tasty butternut squash risotto recipe is easy to make and a joy to eat. Our risotto recipe is made all the more delicious by adding fresh sage and chestnut to the dish. Follow our step by step instructions below to make the perfect risotto.

1. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the whole sage leaves for 1 minute until crispy, drain on kitchen paper and reserve.
   
   
2. Add the onion, squash and chopped sage and fry for 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Add the rice and cook for a further minute.
   
   
4. Add the wine and reduce by half, stir in the stock gradually, keeping the pan covered and cook very gently for 25 minutes.
   
   
5. Add the chestnuts 5 minutes before the end of cooking.
   
   
6. Stir in the parmesan and season to taste. Serve garnished with the fried sage leaves.
   
   
7. Enjoy your perfect butternut squash risotto!

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