How to Make Risotto Con Radicchio, Gorgonzola, Noci, e Crema di Balsamico - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to Italian cuisine, few dishes are as comforting and satisfying as a well-made risotto. This creamy, flavorful rice dish has been a staple in Italian kitchens for centuries, and it's easy to see why. With its rich texture, savory flavors, and endless possibilities for customization, risotto is the perfect canvas for showcasing a variety of ingredients.

One particularly delicious variation of risotto is Risotto Con Radicchio, Gorgonzola, Noci, e Crema di Balsamico, which ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 quart vegetable stock, or as needed
  • ¼ cup olive oil, divided
  • ½ medium carrot, minced
  • ½ stalk celery, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced onion
  • ¾ cup Arborio rice
  • 2 tablespoons red wine
  • 1 head radicchio, thinly sliced
  • 3 ounces Gorgonzola cheese, cut into cubes
  • ⅓ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze (reduced balsamic vinegar)
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 32 mins
  • Total Time: 47 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Bring vegetable stock to a boil in a saucepan; reduce heat to low and keep simmering.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a stockpot over medium heat; cook and stir carrot, celery, and onion until onion is translucent, about 2 minutes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil; stir in rice. Cook and stir until rice is coated with oil and warm, 1 to 2 minutes. Pour in red wine and stir until rice is coated and wine is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Pour 1 ladleful of warm vegetable stock into the rice mixture; cook, stirring continuously, until stock is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue adding stock, 1 ladleful at a time, cooking and stirring after each addition until liquid is absorbed and risotto is easily broken when chewed, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Stir radicchio, Gorgonzola cheese, and walnuts into risotto until cheese is completely melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Add more stock and cook until risotto is tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and cover stockpot for 1 minute.
  • Spoon risotto onto plates and top with balsamic glaze and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
  • Nutrition

    966 cal.

    • Total Fat: 54g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 1453mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 92g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 8g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 369mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 477mg