Ristorante Spinacorona’s Risotto Barolo

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 16

Ristorante Spinacorona's Risotto Barolo Recipe

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

430

Sugar

Fat

16g

Risotto is a classic Italian dish that has become popular all over the world. This particular recipe is inspired by the Risotto Barolo served at Ristorante Spinacorona, a fine-dining restaurant in Northern Italy. Barolo wine is a rich and full-bodied red wine that is made from nebbiolo grapes grown in the Piedmont region of Italy. It has a deep ruby color and complex flavor notes of cherry, blackberry, licorice, and leather. When used in Risotto, Barolo wine provides a deep and rich flavor that complements the creamy texture of the rice.

Instructions

1.	In a saucepan, heat the chicken stock over low heat until it reaches a simmer.
2.	In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted.
3.	Add the finely chopped onions and cook until the onions are translucent.
4.	Stir in the Arborio rice.
5.	Gradually add the Barolo wine and cook until the wine is absorbed by the rice.
6.	Add the chicken stock, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly until the liquid is absorbed before adding the next ladleful.
7.	Keep adding stock and stirring until the rice is tender and has a creamy texture.
8.	Serve the risotto hot, garnished with shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley leaves.

PROS

This Risotto recipe is rich and flavorful, with the Barolo wine providing a unique depth of flavor to the dish.

It is also a filling meal and can be served as a main course.

CONS

Risotto can be time-consuming to make and requires constant stirring, making it a bit laborious to prepare.
Additionally, this recipe uses Barolo wine, which can be expensive.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While Risotto is not particularly low in calories or fat, it can be made healthier by using low-sodium chicken broth and adding more nutrient-dense vegetables like mushrooms or peas.
Arborio rice is also a good source of complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber, which can help to regulate blood sugar levels and improve digestion.

	3 tablespoons olive oil
	1 tablespoon butter
	1/2 onion , NOT chopped
	1 1/2 cups arborio rice
	1/2 cup barolo wine
	chicken stock