Ricotta Risotto
Creamy ricotta risotto with a hint of lemon
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: ricotta, risotto
Servings: 4
Calories: 421kcal
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1 onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 4 oz Pinot Grigio
- 1 tbsp Italian Herb Blend
- 1 Cup Arborio Rice
- 2 cups Vegetable Broth Low Sodium
- 1 Cup water
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- ½ cup Ricotta
Add vegetable broth and water to small sauce pan and keep over low heat in preporation for adding to the risotto
In large sauce pan saute onions and garlic in butter until fragrant
Add wine and reduce heat to simmer
Add herbs, lemon juice, and Arborio rice
Once all the wine is absorbed slowly add the broth ½ cup at a time simmering over low heat
Stirring as the broth gets absorbed, add another ½ cup repeating until all the broth is mixed in... about 25 to 30 minutes total
Mix in ricotta and serve
Optional: 1 tbsp red pepper flake or serano Balsamic for a kick of heat
Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 646IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 105mg | Iron: 4mg