Name: Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Sugared Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed peeled butternut squash; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh garlic; 4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup pancetta, finely chopped (I used bacon); 1 cup finely chopped onion; 1 1/4 cups uncooked Arborio rice; 1/2 cup chardonnay; 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemon thyme or 1 1/2 tablespoons thyme plus 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese