Ingredients

  • 1 c. short grain rice
  • 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter or olive oil
  • 3 Tbsp. minced onion
  • 2 1/2 c. chicken stock
  • 1/2 c. white wine
  • 2 lb. fresh peas, shelled or 1 1/2 c. frozen petite peas
  • 4 oz. Prosciutto or ham, sliced, thin cut, julienne (optional)
  • 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for passing)

Method

  • Melt butter. Add onion and saut until soft, not golden brown. Stir in rice and saut until all rice is coated, about 2 minutes.
  • Add stock and wine; bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until rice is tender, but firm to the bite and most liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes.