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Risotto alla Milanese
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Risotto alla Milanese

This decadent risotto is made creamy with Arborio rice and flavored with saffron. It's a traditional dish often served for special occasions in Northern Italy.

Ready in 60 minutes · serves 4 · 520 calories per serving · italian cuisine.

60
min total
4
servings
520
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 1 cupArborio rice
  • 4 cupschicken broth
  • 1/4 teaspoonsaffron threads
  • 1onion
  • 1/2 cupwhite wine
  • 1/2 cupparmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoonsbutter
  • to tastesalt

Instructions

  1. 01

    In a saucepan, heat chicken broth and add saffron to infuse.

  2. 02

    In another large pan, melt butter and sauté chopped onion until translucent.

  3. 03

    Add Arborio rice and stir for a couple of minutes until slightly toasted.

  4. 04

    Pour in white wine and cook until evaporated.

  5. 05

    Gradually add warm chicken broth, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly.

  6. 06

    Continue until rice is creamy and cooked through, about 18-20 minutes.

  7. 07

    Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt before serving.

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