White Truffle & Parmesan Risotto
White Truffle & Parmesan Risotto is a luxurious dish that elevates simple ingredients to an extraordinary culinary delight. With its creamy texture and the earthy aroma of white truffle oil, this risotto is perfect for cozy nights or sophisticated dinner parties. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience that will leave your guests raving about your cooking skills.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp white truffle oil (adjust to taste)
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable stock in a saucepan over low heat.
- In a separate pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the shallots until translucent.
- Add Arborio rice and toast for about 1 minute until edges are slightly translucent.
- If using, pour in the white wine and stir until absorbed.
- Gradually add warm vegetable stock, one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until each addition is absorbed (approximately 20 minutes).
- Once creamy and al dente, remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and truffle oil.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating sautéed mushrooms or peas. To enhance truffle flavor, drizzle extra white truffle oil on top just before serving.