Prosciutto and Green Pea Risotto

Makes 6 servings
== Ingredients ==
* 3 cups water
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 2 tablespoons butter
* ½ cup prosciutto or ham, diced
* 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium-grain rice
* ½ cup dry white wine
* 1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
* 1 cup thinly sliced green onions
* ½ cup heavy cream
* ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
* ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
== Directions ==
# Heat water and broth in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer.
# Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
# Meanwhile, melt butter in large saucepan over medium heat.
# Add prosciutto; cook until brown around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes.
# Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes.
# Add wine; stir until absorbed.
# Increase heat to medium-high; stir in 1 cup water-broth mixture.
# Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed.
# Continue stirring and adding remaining water-broth mixture, 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another.
# Cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
# Remove from heat; stir in peas, green onions, cream, cheese, basil and pepper.
# Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
# Serve immediately.
Category:Pea Recipes
Category:Ham Recipes
Category:Italian Recipes
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