True Taste of Italy » Risotto http://www.truetasteofitaly.com Authentic Italian Recipes Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:38:11 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=1414 Parmigiano Risotto http://www.truetasteofitaly.com/parmigiano-risotto/ http://www.truetasteofitaly.com/parmigiano-risotto/#comments Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:05:40 +0000 admin http://www.truetasteofitaly.com/?p=65 This Parmigiano Risotto recipe (Riso al Burro e Parmigiano)  is perfect for beginners.  Making a good risotto takes a little bit of practice to get the timing just right so that the rice is cooked not too hard or not too soft, but just right.  With just a few simple, savory ingredients you can make a hearty risotto that the whole family will enjoy.

Ingredients for Parmigiano Risotto:

  • 6 cups beef, vegetable, or chicken stock
  • 6 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cups Arborio or other medium-grain rice
  • 3/4 cup white wine
  • 1 cup grated parmigiano cheese

Directions for Parmigiano Risotto:

  • In a small pan, heat broth over medium heat and keep warm until ready to use.
  • In skillet, met butter over medium heat and add onions.  Sauté onions until they are translucent.  Add rice and stir to mix well.
  • After 2 minutes, add wine.  Allow wine to cook out.  Begin adding broth slowly and stir frequently.  Add salt and pepper to taste.  Stir to mix well.  Risotto should cook about 20 to 30 minutes or until al dente.
  • Remove from heat and add parmigiano.  Stir to mix well.  Serve hot.

This Parmigiano Risotto recipe serves 4 to 6.

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