Sparkling Wine Risotto (Risotto allo spumante)

Ingredients for 2 persons

220 gr (7.05 oz) Carnaroli or Vialone Nano Rice
250 ml (6.7 fl oz) Italian Sparkling Wine
150 gr (5.29 oz) Grated Parmesan Cheese
50 gr (1.76 oz) Butter
1 Litre (34 fl oz) Meat Stock
1 Glass Liquid Cream
1 Chopped Onion
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt and Black Pepper

VIDEO RECIPE
Sparkling Wine Risotto - Risotto allo spumante

Heat a frying pan over high heat then add butter, onion, and let it brown until becomes translucent
While the onion cooks, add a few drops of olive oil, stir in the rice and let it toast for at least 2-3 minutes
Once toasted, pour in the sparkling wine and allow it to evaporate

When the sparkling wine is completely evaporated, add the hot stock. Each time the stock is almost absorbed continue to add it until the rice is cooked and remember to stir continuously
Once the rice is cooked, add cream, a pinch of salt, black pepper and grated parmesan Stirring vigorously the rice it becomes creamy

Transfer your risotto to a serving dish, sprinkle with grated parmesan and finally add a few drops of sparkling wine