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Rosa Crème Risotto + Mushroom, Butternut Squash

By: D. Durand Worthey  »  Updated: April 7, 2023  »   View our disclosure policy

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Up your Valentine’s Day dinner idea by creating a delicious and savory Risotto dish.

With butternut squash, mushrooms, rosa creme made with Bertolli pasta sauces, crumbled thick-cut bacon, and this Arborio short-grain rice dish is perfect for a date night at home (or just because you love risotto!).

We’re sharing tips on how to make the perfect risotto below. 

Up your Valentine's Day dinner idea by creating a delicious and savory Risotto dish. With butternut squash, mushrooms, rosa creme, bacon, and Bertolli pasta sauce, this short-grain rice dish is perfect for a date night at home (or just because you love risotto!) We're sharing tips on how to make the perfect risotto on the blog.

Rosa Crème Risotto + Mushroom, Butternut Squash

Today I made my first risotto, which was everything a risotto should be; delicate, silky, creamy, with perfect al dente Arborio short-grain rice!

Nothing like taking on one of my favorite foods and owning it!

You will love this Rosa Crème Risotto + Mushroom, Butternut Squash + Thick-Cut Bacon.

For my finishing touch, I also dusted this beautiful dish with hand-grated savory Parmesan Reggiano cheese.

Are you ready to impress your lover this Valentine’s Day with this deliciously romantic main course? I got step-by-step directions down below. 

The Cheesiest Risotto Recipe

Did you know cooking has taught me so many important lessons?

It’s true because you can’t arrive at any delicious recipe without love, patience, attention to detail, imagination, improvisation, and a strong desire to see a goal through to the very end. And cooking has amplified all of these important traits.

Believe me; nothing gets done right in the kitchen of life without the proper ingredients.

Ya’ know, when you think about it, everything in life is about having the right recipes and the skills to pull them off. Cooking, as a life philosophy, who knew?

The Best Mushroom Risotto

Pro Tip: Cook the veggies and the risotto separately. I served my vegetables on top of the risotto when the dish was finished.

The Easiest Valentine's Day Dinners

 

For me, cooking has taught me all of these things and more.

But when it comes to risotto love and patience are the two virtues you’ll need plenty of to make this recipe a reality. 

How to make Butternut Squash & Mushrooms Risotto

How to make Butternut Squash & Mushrooms Risotto

Ingredients:

  • 4 strips of thick-cut bacon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons  extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 7 1/2 – 8 cups chicken stock, steaming
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine, warm
  • 2 cups arborio short-grain rice
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted quality butter
  • 2 1/2 cups butternut squash shaved into ribbons or cut into half-inch cubes
  • 1 cup baby Bella mushrooms sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Rosé Tomato Sauce = 1/2 cup Bertolli® Organic Tomato & Basil Sauce + 1/2 cup Bertolli® Organic Alfredo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Reggiano + more for topping

Butternut Squash & Mushrooms Risotto

Directions on making Butternut Squash & Mushrooms Risotto:

  1. In a high-walled skillet over med-high heat, cook four strips of thick-cut bacon until crispy. Transfer the bacon using a slotted spoon into a bowl lined with a paper towel.
  2. Pour rendered bacon drippings into a measuring cup, measure out one tablespoon of bacon dripping and add the grease to the skillet.
  3. Adjust the heat to medium and sauté garlic and onions until the onions are translucent. About four minutes, add the mushrooms and butternut squash and continue to cook until the mushrooms and butternut squash is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
  4. Grate a cup of Parmigiano Reggiano and set aside.
  5. Place a small stockpot over medium-low heat and warm the chicken stock until it is steaming. Keep the chicken stock warm throughout the process when cooking the risotto.
  6. Place a saucepan over med-high heat, add two cups of arborio short-grain rice, and add one teaspoon of coarse sea salt. Toast the rice by stirring with a wire whisk constantly for 60 seconds.
  7. After the 60 seconds have elapsed, add a tablespoon of unsalted butter and stir for another 60 seconds.
  8. Now, begin adding the warm chicken stock to the rice one cup at a time. Remember, only add more chicken stock after the rice has absorbed the previous cup of chicken stock. Also, do not constantly stir the rice. Stir the rice enough to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. So, make sure you aren’t cooking the rice with too much heat or not enough heat. You want the rice to simmer and barely bubble once the liquid has been introduced to the rice because cooking the rice too hot will result in burned, scorched or mushy rice.
  9. When the chicken stock has been added to the rice, adjust the heat to its lowest setting and stir in the room-temperature wine.
  10. Continue to stir until the wine has absorbed into the rice. The finished risotto should be loose and not stiff. If your risotto is too thick, add more chicken stock a little at a time until you get a smooth consistency.
  11. Fold in half of the freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  12. Taste the risotto to ensure it is al dente; you want the rice to have a creamy texture while maintaining its form.
  13. Add flaky sea salt if needed and fold in a single cup of Bertolli Rosé Tomato Sauce.
  14. Spoon risotto onto a serving plate or bowl and top with the vegetable mixture.
  15. Dust the finished risotto with Parmigiano Reggiano grated cheese and crumbled thick-cut bacon, and drizzle with some quality extra virgin olive oil.
  16. Serve.

The Best Organic Alfredo Sauce

When mixed with the Bertolli® Organic Traditional Tomato & Basil Sauce, it is all about those plump ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and Romano cheese.

Adding one jar of each is an easy way to create a creamy and savory mixed Rosa sauce that pairs wonderfully with my first attempt at making this traditional Italian classic. Guess what? I nailed it!

The Best Italian Sauces

To make a classic and super easy Rose sauce add one jar of Bertolli® Organic Traditional Tomato & Basil Sauce and one jar of Bertolli® Organic Creamy Alfredo Sauce. Mix well over medium heat until hot.

Fold the mixture into the finished risotto for a delicious and romantic dinner for two.

The Easiest Valentine's Day Dinners

This dinner is perfect for two, a romantic dinner idea for Valentine’s Day.

However, after making risotto for the first time, I’ve already planned to add this to my list of repeat recipes for any occasion.

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Up your Valentine's Day dinner idea by creating a delicious and savory Risotto dish. With butternut squash, mushrooms, rosa creme, bacon, and Bertolli pasta sauce, this short-grain rice dish is perfect for a date night at home (or just becase you love risotto!) We're sharing tips on how to make the perfect risotto on the blog.

Rosa Crème Risotto + Mushroom, Butternut Squash

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Ingredients
 

  • 4 strips of thick-cut bacon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 7 1/2 - 8 cups chicken stock steaming
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine warm
  • 2 cups arborio short-grain rice
  • 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted quality butter
  • 2 1/2 cups butternut squash shaved into ribbons or cut into half-inch cubes
  • 1 cup baby Bella mushrooms sliced thin
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • Rosé Tomato Sauce = 1/2 cup Bertolli® Organic Tomato & Basil Sauce + 1/2 cup Bertolli® Organic Alfredo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Reggiano + more for topping

Instructions

  • In a high-walled skillet over med-high heat, cook four strips of thick-cut bacon until crispy. Transfer the bacon using a slotted spoon into a bowl lined with a paper towel.
  • Pour rendered bacon drippings into a measuring cup, measure out one tablespoon of bacon dripping and add the grease to the skillet.
  • Adjust the heat to medium and sauté garlic and onions until the onions are translucent. About four minutes, add the mushrooms and butternut squash and continue to cook until the mushrooms and butternut squash is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside.
  • Grate a cup of Parmigiano Reggiano and set aside.
  • Place a small stockpot over medium-low heat and warm the chicken stock until it is steaming. Keep the chicken stock warm throughout the process when cooking the risotto.
  • Place a saucepan over med-high heat, add two cups of arborio short-grain rice, and add one teaspoon of coarse sea salt. Toast the rice by stirring with a wire whisk constantly for 60 seconds.
  • After the 60 seconds have elapsed, add a tablespoon of unsalted butter and stir for another 60 seconds.
  • Now, begin adding the warm chicken stock to the rice one cup at a time. Remember, only add more chicken stock after the rice has absorbed the previous cup of chicken stock. Also, do not constantly stir the rice.
  • Stir the rice enough to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. So, make sure you aren't cooking the rice with too much heat or not enough heat. You want the rice to simmer and barely bubble once the liquid has been introduced to the rice because cooking the rice too hot will result in burned, scorched or mushy rice.
  • When the chicken stock has been added to the rice, adjust the heat to its lowest setting and stir in the room-temperature wine.
    Continue to stir until the wine has absorbed into the rice. The finished risotto should be loose and not stiff. If your risotto is too thick, add more chicken stock a little at a time until you get a smooth consistency.
  • Fold in half of the freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.
  • Taste the risotto to ensure it is al dente; you want the rice to have a creamy texture while maintaining its form.
  • Add flaky sea salt if needed and fold in a single cup of Bertolli Rosé Tomato Sauce.
  • Spoon risotto onto a serving plate or bowl and top with the vegetable mixture.
  • Dust the finished risotto with Parmigiano Reggiano grated cheese and crumbled thick-cut bacon, and drizzle with some quality extra virgin olive oil.
  • Serve.
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  1. Valerie Smith says

    February 10, 2019 at 12:10 pm

    Derrick what can I substitute the alfredo sauce with? Can’t do milk.

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