Creamy Saffron Risotto | Risotto Alla Milanese
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
340 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Creamy Saffron Risotto | Risotto Alla Milanese
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This creamy saffron risotto recipe (or Risotto Alla Milanese) is a simple yet decadent dinner idea that's ready in under 30 minutes with just a few basic ingredients. Classy enough to serve at fancy get togethers, but easy enough to make on busy weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 6 cups vegetable broth warmed, 1 to 1 ½ L
- ½ tsp saffron
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter divided, 28 g
- 2 medium shallots finely diced, should give you about ½ cup
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 ½ cups arborio rice 270 g
- 1 cup dry white wine optional*, 236 mL
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 75 g
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Instructions
- Broth: In a medium pot set over medium heat, combine 6 cups vegetable broth and ½ tsp saffron.
- Flavor Base: Heat 1 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add 2 medium shallots (finely diced) and 2 cloves garlic (minced), cooking until shallots are translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Toast Rice: Add 1 tsp salt and 1 ½ cups arborio rice and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes, or until the rice is slightly opaque on the outside but uncooked on the inside.
- Add Wine (Optional): Add 1 cup dry white wine to the pot and simmer until wine has completely been absorbed, stirring to incorporate the tasty bits that may have got stuck to the pan.
- Cook Rice: Slowly add the warm saffron broth, adding ½ cup at a time. Wait until broth has completely absorbed before adding another ½ cup, continuing this process until rice is cooked through. Begin tasting the rice after 15 minutes. Once it has reached your desired texture, stop adding broth (you may not need the full amount).
- Serve: Stir in 1 cup grated parmesan cheese and remaining 1 Tbsp of butter.
Notes
- *If not using wine, use 1 extra cup of both.
- Store leftover risotto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
340kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
41.2g
(14%)
Protein
14.7g
(29%)
Fat
9.5g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5.5g
(28%)
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
1357mg
(57%)
Potassium
298mg
(9%)
Fiber
1.3g
(5%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
189mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 340 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 340kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 41.2g | 14% |
| Protein | 14.7g | 29% |
| Fat | 9.5g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.5g | 28% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1357mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 298mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1.3g | 5% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 189mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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