Milanese Risotto

This pillar of Italian cuisine has been around for 500 years. The rice should be slightly al dente, so keep tasting until the texture is just right.

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Ready in 30 minutes
by mattguthrie

Ingredients

30 ml Olive oil

250 grams Arborio Rice

250 grams Basil Pesto

250 grams Fresh mushrooms chopped

250 ml Chicken Stock

250 ml White wine

200 grams Frozen Peas

4 Spring Onions

1 Fresh lemon Juice

Grated Nutmeg Pinch

Salt & pepper

Fresh basil

Parmesan grated


Directions

1. Prep all of the vegetables 2. Heat the olive oil in a large pan with a lid 3. Add the arborio rice and half of the pesto into the pan, making sure the rice is coated. Cook for two minutes on a medium to high heat. 4. Throw in the mushrooms, chicken stock and wine. Turn up heat to high and bring to the boil. 5. Once the pan is bubbling, reduce to simmer and put the lid on. Cook for 20-30 minutes while stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Ensure the rice is cooked and all excess water is boiled off before proceeding. It should be a thick sauce coating the rice. 6. Add the peas, spring onions, lemon juice, nutmeg and the remaining pesto. Stir until heated and season. 7. Garnish with the basil leaves and the grated parmesan. Suggest serving with posh bread.

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