2.Pour rice (use aborio rice, white or brown. It''s short grain. There was no option for that in list) on top of onions and, with a wooden spoon, coat grains with butter and oil mixture. Cook and occasionally stir for about 4 minutes
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3.Transfer rice to stoneware. Add squash and broth and gently stir ingredients. Cover; cook on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
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4.When serving, top with basil and additional cheese if desired. Season to taste with salt and freshly cracked black pepper.