
Saffron Cheese Risotto
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
585 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, French, Italian

Saffron Cheese Risotto
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Making a perfect risotto may seem challenging. But by following a few simple steps, you can’t go wrong.
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Ingredients
- 2½ cup heavy cream
- 5 oz scamorza cheese
- 1 l vegetable broth
- 1 cup Carnaroli rice
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp saffron powder
- 1,5 oz Parmesan Cheese
- 10 gr salt
- black pepper
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Instructions
Cheese Cream Preparation
- In a saucepan, heat the cream over medium heat.
- Add the cheese.Season with salt and pepper.
- Whisk well until the sauce is smooth.
- Store the sauce in a tightly closed container.
Risotto Preparation
- In a high-sided pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the Arborio or Carnaroli rice.Toast the rice well, using a spatula, for 2/3 minutes.
- Deglaze with a glass of white wine.Let the wine evaporate while stirring the rice often.
- Add vegetable broth to cover the rice.
- Add saffron powder or saffron threads.
- Season with salt.
- Continue cooking the rice for 15 minutes, adding broth when the rice becomes too dry.
- When the rice is cooked, remove from heat and add butter, Parmesan cheese, and half a ladle of broth.
- Mix well until the risotto is creamy and glossy.
- Serve on a plate as desired, adding the cheese cream as desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
585kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
59g
(91%)
Saturated Fat
38g
(190%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
183mg
(61%)
Sodium
2195mg
(91%)
Potassium
152mg
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
2886IU
(58%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
225mg
(23%)
Iron
0.2mg
(1%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 585 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 585kcal | 29% |
Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
Protein | 8g | 16% |
Fat | 59g | 91% |
Saturated Fat | 38g | 190% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 183mg | 61% |
Sodium | 2195mg | 91% |
Potassium | 152mg | 3% |
Sugar | 7g | 14% |
Vitamin A | 2886IU | 58% |
Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
Calcium | 225mg | 23% |
Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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