Girl VS. Risotto

I always enjoy tackling new recipes (Gabe appreciates a break from the 4 dish rotation as well), but this week I tried a recipe that I knew would give me a run for my money... in fact, I feared it would win.  The recipe?  Risotto Primavera.

I've heard rumors about this finicky pasta, but my inner 1/4 Italian heritage urged me to give it a whirl. (In Italy, I had to make sure to get pictures of The Port of Naples since that's where Nana's family is from!)

I opened the Italian Favorites cookbook and found the vegetable filled risotto looked so good on the page (I tend to pick the recipes that have pictures), I had to try it.  Fresh asparagus, onion, red bell pepper and yellow zucchini made this a bright dish that had me thinking I'll be making it a lot this summer.  It just looked festive!  (Of course I left out the mushrooms... which I'm sure would've added more flavor, but I didn't feel like picking around them... maybe someday I'll grow up and like mushrooms.  Maybe not.)

Anyway, I found support from friends on FB who gave me a boost of confidence and I went for it.  It took what seemed like forever, and lots of stirring, but finally it was done!  I also found a great recipe from the same cookbook for a Neapolitan specialty, steak with tomatoes and oregano, which went well with the risotto.  I think Nana would be proud!

It turned out well!  Gabe gave it two thumbs up and called it "delicious... one of his favorites," so I think it was a success.  Although there's not much to compare it to, but I'll take it!

Allie Coyle

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