Creamy Champagne Risotto

ItalianVegetarianIntermediate30 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cup arborio rice
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 0.5 bottle champagne
  • 3 cup hot beef or chicken stock
  • 0.5 cup double cream
  • 5 tbsp Parmesan cheese, freshly grated

Instructions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a flameproof casserole. Add the onion and fry for 2 minutes.

  2. 2

    Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add half the champagne, bring to a boil, and simmer until absorbed.

  4. 4

    Add a third of the stock and simmer until absorbed. Repeat alternating champagne and stock until rice is just tender and creamy, about 15-20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Warm the cream in a small saucepan.

  6. 6

    When rice is cooked, stir in cream and cheese, season with salt, and serve immediately.