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Castelmagno and Pear Risotto
Castelmagno and Pear Risotto - a traditional Italian recipe from the region of Piedmont.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
4
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 320 gms rice Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone nano, 11.5 oz
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 50 ml white wine 1/4 cup
- 1 beef stock or vegetable stock, 4 cups
- 2 pear cubed, medium
- 8 tbsp castelmagno cheese finely grated
- 30 gms butter 2 tbsp
- salt to taste
Notes
- Do not wash the rice before cooking it. You want to keep the starch in it, as that is what makes risotto naturally creamy.