The best lunch I've had in years

Posted by Margalit

An old friend treated me to a delicious lunch today. Risotto with Truffles. Oh man, it was good. She's married to a wine dealer, and this recipe came from a winery that they enjoy. The pinot grigio was fabulous. The risotto was even better. The company was fabulous. Try this risotto yourself.

Risotto with Truffles Recipe
By Chef Donatella Zampoli
Serves: 6-8 people as a first course

Ingredients:

• 11 oz of arboria rice
  
• 1 onion finely chopped
  
• 2 oz butter
  
• 2 oz extra virgin olive oil
  
• 4 oz. grated Parmesan cheese
  
• Salt and pepper
  
• 1 glass of Danzante Pinot Grigio
  
• Several cups of meat stock (vegetable stock can be substituted)
  
• 1/2 oz of white truffles per person

Directions:

1. Saute the very finely chopped onion in oil. When it is golden, add the rice.
   
2. Stir over a medium-high flame for 2-3 minutes, then add the wine.
   
3. Let the wine evaporate completely, and begin to add the stock a little at a time, stirring after
   each addition, until the rice is tender, but not mushy.
   
4. Add salt and pepper to taste.
   
5. Stir in the butter and grated parmesan cheese.
   
6. Serve hot, topped with grated truffle.
   
7. Drink the rest of the bottle of Pinot Grigio!

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