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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
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 320 gms – 11.5 oz. rice Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone nano
- ½ onion finely chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 50 ml – ¼ cup white wine
- 1 lt – 4 cups beef or vegetable stock
- 2 medium pears cubed
- 8 tbsp Castelmagno cheese finely grated
- 30 gms – 2 tbsp butter
- 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.