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Classic Italian Risotto alla Milanese

Name: Classic Italian Risotto alla Milanese
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice; 1/2 cup white wine; 4 cups chicken broth; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano; 1/2 lb asparagus; 1/2 lb bay scallops; 2 tbsp butter; 1 small onion; 1/2 tsp saffron threads

Creamy saffron-infused rice dish with asparagus and bay scallops

45 minutes4 servings

Method

Heat broth in a saucepan and keep warm
Sauté onion in butter until translucent
Add rice and toast for 2 minutes
Stir in wine and cook until absorbed
Add broth gradually, stirring constantly
When rice is al dente, stir in cream and cheese
Blanch asparagus and sear scallops separately
Combine all elements and finish with saffron

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