Parmigiano Reggiano Dop Risotto

Parmigiano Reggiano Dop Risotto

A creamy and cheesy risotto made with slightly expired Parmigiano Reggiano Dop.

10
Prep Time (min)
30
Cook Time (min)
40
Total Time (min)
4
Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1/2 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano Dop
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Difficulty:Medium
Tags:
risottocheeseItalian

Instructions

1

In a large saucepan, heat the vegetable broth over medium heat until hot.

2

In a separate large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

3

Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté until translucent.

4

Add the Arborio rice to the saucepan and stir well, coating the rice with the onion and garlic mixture.

5

Pour in the white wine and cook until it has been absorbed by the rice.

6

Begin adding the hot vegetable broth to the rice, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid has been absorbed.

7

Continue adding the vegetable broth and stirring until the rice is cooked al dente, about 20-25 minutes.

8

Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the grated Parmigiano Reggiano Dop until melted and creamy.

9

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

10

Let the risotto rest for a few minutes before serving.

11

Garnish with additional grated Parmigiano Reggiano Dop if desired.