Fresh Asparagus Risotto | Risotto Recipe | RiceSelect®

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups uncooked RiceSelect® Arborio Rice
• ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
• 3 cups water
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
• 1 pound fresh asparagus spears, diagonally sliced into 1-inch pieces
• ½ cup onion, chopped
• ⅓ cup dry white wine
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon pepper