Ingredients

• 1 cup medium grain rice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup cooked ham, cut in pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 2 1/2-3 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Ham Risotto directions

• 1

  In a cooking pot, heat the chicken broth and simmer on low.

• 2

  In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and sauté until onion is tender. Add the rice and stir to coat.

• 3

  Ladle in a half-cup broth and cook until the liquid is absorbed, stirring constantly. Add a second half-cup and repeat. Continue this way, allowing the broth to be absorbed before adding more. Cook until the liquid is absorbed and rice is tender and creamy, about 25-30 minutes. Stir in ham and cook for 2-3 minutes.

• 4

  Remove from heat. Check seasoning and add salt if needed. Stir in cheese. Serve on warm plates or shallow bowls.