Prosciutto & Green Pea Risotto

Ingredients

1 C white or brown rice

1/4 C butter

1 C chopped green onion

1/2 C sliced prosciutto, julienned

1/2 C dry white wine

2 C chicken broth

1/2 C heavy cream

1/2 grated Parmesan cheese

1/4 tsp white pepper

1 C frozen peas, thawed

2 T fresh basil leaves, chiffonade

Add rice, butter, onions, prosciutto, wine and broth to the inner pot of a rice cooker or a large saucepan.  Stir.  Cover and cook until rice cooker switches to Warm or if using a saucepan, until the rice is cooked according to your pkg. instructions (varies depending on whether you are using white or brown rice.  Brown rice takes longer.)  Add cream, cheese, white pepper and peas. Stir gently and serve topped with fresh basil.