Name: Cheesy risotto with caramelised onion recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: australian, italian
Ingredients: 150g (5 2/7 oz) of mild Gorgonzola PDO; 350g (12 1/3 oz) of rice type Arborio; 1 red onion; 1 glass of red wine; 30g (1 oz) of butter; 60g (2 1/9 oz) of Parmesan; 2 tbs of sugar; 1L (4 2/9 cup) of vegetable stock; extra virgin olive oil; salt; pepper

by Consortium for the protection of Gorgonzola Cheese Last updated on 09/20/2021

Risotto with Gorgonzola PDO and caramelised onion is the perfect pairing of flavours. Making a deliciously indulgent and cheesy risotto for any occasion. - Consortium for the protection of Gorgonzola Cheese

Ingredients

150g (5 2/7 oz) of mild Gorgonzola PDO
350g (12 1/3 oz) of rice type Arborio
1 red onion
1 glass of red wine
30g (1 oz) of butter
60g (2 1/9 oz) of Parmesan
2 tbs of sugar
1L (4 2/9 cup) of vegetable stock
extra virgin olive oil
salt
pepper

Method

Step 1

In a saucepan toast the rice with a tablespoon of oil for 2-3 minutes, until it is translucent.
Step 2

Simmer with the wine, add a ladle of boiling stock and let that rice completely absorb it. Carry on with the cooking of the rice adding one ladle of stock as it absorbs it.
Step 3

In the meantime in a non-stick pan, sauté half of the butter with the sliced onion and as soon as it gets slightly brown, add sugar and caramelize over a high heat. Three quarters way through cooking, add the caramelized onion.
Step 4

When the rice is ready, switch off the heat and add the pieces of Gorgonzola, the butter and the Parmesan. Leave it to stand for a few minutes and finally serve it.