Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage Mangia Mangia Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium (about 2 lbs) butternut squash
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
• 10 fresh sage leaves
• 1 teaspoon (plus more to taste) kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon (plus more to taste) freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons optional: heavy cream