Prosciutto and Green Pea Risotto

Ingredients

Amount		Ingredient	Preparation
1	cup	scallions, spring or green onions	thinly sliced
1/4	cup	butter	or margarine
1/2	cup	prosciutto	julienned
1	cup	rice	uncooked
1/2	cup	white wine	dry
2	cups	chicken broth	hot
3	cups	water	hot
1	cup	green peas	frozen, thawed
1/2	cup	heavy whipping cream
1/2	cup	parmesan, parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated	grated
2	tablespoons	basil	fresh, chopped
1/4	teaspoon	white pepper	ground

Directions

Cook green onions in butter 2 or 3 minutes or until soft in large
skillet over medium heat.

Add prosciutto, cook 1 to 2 minutes more.

Add rice and cook 2 to 3 minutes, or until rice is lightly
browned.

Add wine, stir until absorbed.

Increase heat to medium high; stir in 1 cup broth.

Continue stirring and adding remaining broth and water, 1 cup
at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding
another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy
consistency.

It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in peas, cream, cheese, basil and
pepper.

Stir until mixture is creamy. Serve immediately.