Risotto alla Valdostana
- 4 ounces butter
- 4 ounces minced shallots
- 12 ounces mushrooms, cleaned and sliced
- 2 yellow bell peppers, washed, seeded and cut into small dice
- 1 1/4 pounds arborio rice
- 40 ounces white chicken stock, heated
- 6 ounces grated Parmesan
- 4 ounces grated Fontina
- 4 ounces heavy cream
- 2 ounces Italian parsley leaves, washed, excess moisture removed and minced
- Salt and pepper
- Heat butter in a large saute pan set over medium heat.
- Add shallots and saute until translucent.
- Add mushrooms and saute until cooked through.
- Add rice and stir until well coated.
- Add 2 cups of chicken stock and simmer until liquid is absorbed, stirring continuously.
- Add remaining stock in small quantities (as above), stirring continuously until liquid is absorbed before adding more.
- After about 10 minutes, add diced yellow bell pepper.
- Continue to cook.
- When the rice becomes creamy and the grains al dente, add cheeses, and stir well.
- Add cream, parsley, and adjust seasonings.
butter, shallots, mushrooms, yellow bell peppers, arborio rice, white chicken, parmesan, heavy cream, parsley, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/risotto-alla-valdostana-recipe.html (may not work)