A Recipe for Risotto Made With Amarone Wine (Risotto all'Amarone)

A rich and savory risotto is prepared by infusing rice with Amarone della Valpolicella, a distinct red wine from Verona.

Category Tags:

DinnerEntreeMain CoursePastaSide Dish

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

  1. Gently heat Amarone wine to a bare simmer in a separate nonreactive saucepan.

  2. Toast rice in 2 teaspoons butter in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat.

  3. Pour the simmering wine into the rice, cooking for 16 to 18 minutes while stirring frequently, until absorbed and al dente, adding vegetable broth as needed.

  4. Remove from heat, then stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter and grated Monte Veronese cheese.

  5. Season with salt, and serve immediately, garnished with additional grated cheese.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 358 kcal
Carbohydrate: 29 g
Cholesterol: 39 mg
Fiber: 0 g
Protein: 7 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Sodium: 526 mg
Sugar: 0 g
Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g