Creamy risotto with stracchino scented with rosemary, a real delight for those who love rice and grain-based dishes. A quick, simple, and lunch-saving recipe, perfect for those days when you have little time but don’t want to compromise on taste. With just a few always-available ingredients, like stracchino, you can bring a super creamy risotto to the table in just a few steps.
In my house, stracchino is always in the fridge: I use it for everything! From appetizers, like crostini with sausage and stracchino, to the most delicious first courses. Have you ever tried the lasagna with mortadella, pistachio, and stracchino? A true delicacy. And I don’t stop there: I even use it in desserts, like in the tiramisu with amaretti and stracchino cream, an irresistible variant of the classic coffee tiramisu.
After all this, could I not use it in a risotto to make it even creamier and more enveloping?
See you in the next recipe… and in the meantime, set the table!”
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4People
- Cooking methods: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 543.28 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 68.89 (g) of which sugars 2.66 (g)
- Proteins 13.81 (g)
- Fat 21.16 (g) of which saturated 4.99 (g)of which unsaturated 2.56 (g)
- Fibers 1.41 (g)
- Sodium 1,795.54 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 250 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Carnaroli rice (or Arborio)
- 1 shallot
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 5.29 oz stracchino
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Tools: risotto with stracchino
- Cutting Board
- Mezzaluna
- Saucepan
- Ladle
Steps: risotto with stracchino and rosemary
With a mezzaluna, finely chop the rosemary (just the needles) and the shallot.
In a saucepan, put the oil, the pat of butter, and the chopped shallot, then gently let it wilt over low heat. Add the chopped rosemary and stir.
Add the rice and toast it for a couple of minutes, then deglaze with the white wine, stirring.
Continue cooking according to the times indicated on the package, adding hot broth a little at a time and stirring often. Adjust salt.
At the end of cooking, remove from heat and add the stracchino in pieces, stirring vigorously until you get a very creamy risotto.
Let the risotto rest for 1 minute, then plate, garnish with chopped rosemary, add a grinding of pepper (if you like) and serve immediately.
Creamy, flavorful, and easy to make, the risotto with stracchino and rosemary is one of those first courses that win you over at the first bite.
Tasty and quick, it’s the perfect recipe to have at hand: it will save your lunch more than once. Save it and try it as soon as you can… I’m sure you’ll make it often!
Storage and Tips
Storage: the risotto with stracchino should be consumed immediately, while it’s creamy and fragrant. If there are leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to one day. When ready to eat, heat it in a pan, adding a spoonful of hot broth or water to restore creaminess.
Tips: use stracchino at room temperature: it will melt better and make the risotto more velvety. Use rosemary sparingly: just a little is enough to perfume without overpowering the delicate flavor of stracchino. If you like, you can add a spoonful of Parmesan.
FAQ
Can I use another type of cheese instead of stracchino?
Yes, you can replace stracchino with robiola or crescenza, but the final result will have a slightly different creaminess.
Can I omit the white wine?
Yes, the wine is optional. You can skip the deglazing and proceed directly with the broth, making it suitable for children.
How can I enrich the risotto with stracchino?
You can add some lemon zest at the end of the creaming process or, for a more rustic version, pair it with sautéed pears or chopped walnuts on top.
