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Parmesan Risotto, The Authentic Italian Recipe

Risotto Parmigiana Style is a creamy first course, perfect for any occasion, that will win you over with its delicate flavor. Let's see how to prepare it!
Recipe Parmesan Risotto, The Authentic Italian Recipe
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Preparation 10 minutes
  • Cooking 30 minutes
  • Servings for 4 people

Parmesan Risotto (or Risotto Parmigiana Style) is one of those dishes that is hard to resist. Accomplice to the creaminess given by the slow cooking of the risotto and the mantecatura with butter and parmesan, each bite turns out pleasantly flavorful and velvety, while still remaining very delicate on the palate.

It is precisely because of these characteristics that it is one of the most beloved risottos for children and represents a real full-bodied dish and rich in protein, also ideal to consume if you do not want to overdo it with overly elaborate dishes, but without giving up a good Creamy Risotto. To make this Risotto we suggest to use Carnaroli: a type of Italian rice known for its grain size, creamy texture, and high starch content.

As we shall see, the Parmesan Risotto recipe is particularly easy to prepare and in about half an hour you will be able to serve a first course that is mouth-watering on the table. Made with a few simple ingredients, the Creamy Parmesan Risotto is characterized by a simple cooking with Vegetable Broth to which is added a rich mantecatura based on butter and abundant Parmigiano Cheese that will characterize the flavor. Nothing could be simpler, yet this risotto turns out to be truly mouthwatering and irresistible!

Ingredients for 4 people

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Method

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  1. To prepare the Risotto alla Parmigiana first melt the butter over a gentle heat, then add the oil and chopped onion and sauté a few moments.
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  2. Smoke with a little white wine, let the alcohol part evaporate do a first round of salt and start adding a little at a time a little broth. Remember to add new broth only when the previously poured broth has been absorbed by the rice.
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  3. When the rice is cooked, turn off the flame and add grated Parmesan cheese, knob of butter and stir.
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  4. Add salt if necessary and let your Risotto alla Parmigiana rest for a few moments before serving. Finally, remember to download our App with exclusive content and fewer ads!
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Variations and Alternatives

As an alternative to Carnaroli Rice you can also use a Arborio or a Ribe that hold up well in risottos. If desired, you can serve your Risotto alla Parmigiana with freshly ground black pepper or with chopped fresh herbs such as rosemary or sage.

Tips

To make the really creamy risotto make toast the rice well until it becomes opaque again, this will serve to make it release the starches slowly during cooking; also to mix the risotto use a hand whisk, you will see that it will be even creamier and velvety.

Storage

The Risotto alla Parmigiana will keep in the refrigerator, inside an airtight container, for 1 day.

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