From La stanza dei sapori 's kitchen in Italy.

Originally published on Cookpad Italy as 303 🍚Risotto cremoso alle zucchine e speck 🥓, with US measurements.

303 🍚Creamy Zucchini and Speck Risotto 🥓

Name: 303 🍚Creamy Zucchini and Speck Risotto 🥓
Total time: 3600 s
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Carnaroli rice (about 320 grams); 2 cups zucchini, to be cleaned (about 300 grams); 3.5 oz speck, cut into 1/8- to 1/6-inch thick slices (about 100 grams); as needed Chopped onion,; 4 1/4 cups broth (1 liter); 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 30 grams); as needed Olive oil,; 1/2 cup dry white wine (125 ml); as needed Fine salt,; 1 cutting board with knife; 1 electric blender; 1 large skillet; 1 wooden spoon; 1 small pot for broth; It is best to enjoy the creamy zucchini and speck risotto immediately after preparing

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Valdagno

Creamy zucchini and speck risotto is a dish with a rich yet delicate flavor, combining the freshness of zucchini with the savory, smoky taste of speck. The risotto starts with sautéed onion, then zucchini cut into rounds or cubes and speck sliced into strips are added for a smoky touch. The rice is finished with just Parmesan cheese, creating a creamy, velvety texture. This dish blends fresh and rustic flavors, making it perfect for a light but flavorful lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

Total time: 1 hour

Serves 4 servings

2 cupsCarnaroli rice (about 320 grams)
2 cupszucchini, to be cleaned (about 300 grams)
3.5 ozspeck, cut into 1/8- to 1/6-inch thick slices (about 100 grams)
as neededChopped onion,
4 1/4 cupsbroth (1 liter)
#177 Brodo vegetale del riciclo
1/4 cupgrated Parmesan cheese (about 30 grams)
as neededOlive oil,
1/2 cupdry white wine (125 ml)
as neededFine salt,
Tools
1cutting board with knife
1electric blender
1large skillet
1wooden spoon
1small pot for broth
Storage
It is best to enjoy the creamy zucchini and speck risotto immediately after preparing

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Steps

Total time: 1 hour

1

On a cutting board, trim any excess fat or tough parts from the speck slices, then cut them into small squares.
2

Trim the ends off the zucchini, wash them, and cut into small pieces to help them cook evenly.
3

In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion. Add the zucchini pieces and cook over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring often. Meanwhile, heat the vegetable broth if you have it prepared, or make it now using homemade bouillon (see recipe).

#103 Dado vegetale
4

Place a little more than half of the cooked zucchini in a blender and blend until smooth.
5

Leave the remaining zucchini in the skillet and add the speck. Sauté for 5-6 minutes, then add the rice and toast it for a few minutes. Pour in the wine and let it evaporate.
6

Immediately add enough hot broth to cover the rice. Cook over low heat so the liquid doesn't evaporate too quickly, adding more broth as needed until the rice is al dente.
7

Stir in the blended zucchini, grated Parmesan, and adjust salt to taste. If you like, you can add black pepper and a pat of butter, but I left them out for a lighter version. Wait 5 minutes before serving. Plate and enjoy!
8

If you love risotto and creamy dishes, try my BAROLO RISOTTO 🍷

254 Risotto al barolo

Linked Recipes

#177 Brodo vegetale del riciclo

#103 Dado vegetale

254 Risotto al barolo

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Published in the US on June 29, 2025 14:01

Valdagno

Ho sempre avuto un legame speciale con il cibo, anche quando non lo sapevo ancora. Quel piccolo sussurro dentro di me mi ha guidata a scoprire la mia vera passione: cucinare. Così ho deciso di approfondire le mie conoscenze conseguendo un diploma in ambito agrituristico, per unire tradizione e tecnica. Da questa passione è nato il mio sito https://blog.giallozafferano.it/lastanzadeisapori/ uno spazio dedicato a chi ama la cucina semplice e autentica, fatta di ingredienti genuini e ricette di casa, proprio come quelle della mia adorata nonna. Qui condivido con voi i sapori di una volta, raccontando storie e tradizioni che rendono ogni piatto un piccolo viaggio nel tempo 🥰.