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Risotto with sweet Gorgonzola & Hazelnuts

by Micaela Harrasser

Are you looking for something different to surprise your guests, or just yourself? Even better if it’s loaded with cheese? 😀 then this super creamy and rich risotto is just what you are looking for!

The sweet gorgonzola, once cooked, gives it a rich taste that is milder than raw gorgonzola (thankfully, because I am not a fan!). You can find sweet gorgonzola in most big supermarkets.

Then, the sweet and crunchy hazelnuts balance it out with flavor and texture. Divine! Feel free to try with other nuts as well, like almonds or pistachios! Finally, I always like to top up most of my pasta and risotto dishes with pepper and cheese. What are you waiting for? Try it and let me know!

If you are looking for other risotto recipes, just type the word risotto in the search bar 😉

Risotto with sweet Gorgonzola & Hazelnuts

Serves: 2 Prep Time: Cooking Time: Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

  • 160g risotto rice (carnaroli or arborio are common good varieties)
  • 150g sweet gorgonzola 
  • 1 tbsp chopped hazelnuts
  • 1L vegetable stock
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 glass white wine
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • freshly grated cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat up a wide pan, and add some olive oil.
  2. Finely chop the onion and cook it until translucent.
  3. Add the rice and toast on medium heat, stirring occasionally, for a couple of minutes.
  4. Add the wine and increase the heat to let the alcohol evaporate (you will notice you won’t smell alcohol anymore).
  5. Add some stock, and mix.
  6. Cook on medium heat until the stock is evaporated, then add more and repeat.
  7. Try to not add too much stock (2 small ladles at time will do) and stir the risotto as little as possible.
  8. While the risotto cooks, roughly chop the gorgonzola and hazelnuts.
  9. Once the risotto is almost done, do not add any extra liquid. Add the cheese – it will melt and generate liquid itself.
  10. Keep cooking until you reach the desired consistency/creaminess, and the rice is ready.
  11. Dish out, and sprinkle pepper, cheese and hazelnuts on top.
  12. Serve and enjoy!

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