Cooking with children is a wonderful way to create family memories while introducing young eaters to exciting flavors on their plates. Renowned chef Cyril Lignac shares his go-to recipe, drawing from Italian cuisine: a creamy ham and pasta shell risotto. This straightforward, budget-friendly dish delivers incredible taste. He recently revealed it on RTL.
Cyril Lignac's Ham and Shell Pasta Risotto Recipe
Preparation time: 20 minutes.
For 4 people, you will need:
- 360 g of pasta shells
- 4 nice slices of white ham
- 1 chicken stock cube
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh cream
- 50 g grated parmesan (comté, emmental or gruyère)
- A few sprigs of chives
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Preparation steps:
- In a saucepan, boil 1.5 liters of water and add the chicken stock cube.
- Meanwhile, peel the garlic and onion before slicing them. Add them to another pan with a little olive oil, sweat them gently for 3 minutes. Then add the shells and cook without browning for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour a ladle of the prepared broth over the pasta shells and stir until absorbed. Repeat this process for 12 minutes until the shells are fully cooked.
- Slice the ham into thin strips and chop the chives.
- Once the shells are cooked, add the cream and mix well. Remove from the heat, stir in the grated Parmesan, ham, and season if needed.
- Plate the risotto and sprinkle with chives.
Chef's tip: Incorporate vegetables like asparagus and peas to help your children discover seasonal produce.
Also read:
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