Serves 6

INGREDIENTS

1¾ cups chicken broth
1¾ cups water
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
¼ cup fresh sage leaves, chopped
1 tablespoon sugar
2 cups fresh pumpkin, peeled and seeded, cut into ¼-inch cubes
¾ cup Arborio rice
½ cup Parmesan Reggiano, grated
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Freshly grated nutmeg
Salt and pepper, to taste

PREPARATION

In a medium sized saucepot heat chicken broth and water until warm and simmer while making risotto. In a separate large saucepot, sauté onion in oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sage, sugar and pumpkin. Then add rice, cook stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Next, add 1 cup liquid, reduce liquid and then add another ½ cup liquid every 7 minutes or so until rice is cooked through and tender, about 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat, and finish with cheese, butter, grated nutmeg and season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.