Description
Perfect Caramelized Onion Risotto is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and sophistication to your dining table. This creamy risotto features sweet, caramelized onions that create a rich flavor profile, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or special celebrations. With its velvety texture from a blend of mascarpone and parmesan cheese, this dish promises to impress your family and friends alike. Customizable with various toppings or proteins, it’s versatile enough to suit any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp mascarpone cheese
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced onions and cook for 15-20 minutes until golden brown. Stir in minced garlic during the last minute.
- Add arborio rice to the onion mixture; stir for about 2 minutes until coated. Pour in white wine and cook until mostly absorbed.
- Gradually add chicken stock one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until each addition is absorbed (about 20 minutes) until the rice is creamy and al dente.
- Stir in parmesan and mascarpone cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg