Name: Strawberry and Balsamic Vinegar Risotto (Risotto alle Fragole con Aceto Balsamico e Basilico)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 52 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 small onion, chopped; 300 g strawberries; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; A drizzle of balsamic vinegar, to serve; 1 litre vegetable stock; 30 g unsalted butter; 60 g Grana Padano, grated; 1 sprig of basil; 400 g carnaroli risotto rice; 100 ml Prosecco, or dry white wine

Preparation info

Serves:
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
55 min

Appears in

Better Than Nonna

By Danilo Cortellini

Published 2024

About

A very simple yet impressive looking risotto, perfect for a summer dinner. The flavour profile will surprise you as it isn’t sweet at all. It’s zingy, full-bodied, and full of character.

The balsamic and basil really complement the flavour of the strawberries, all of which are perfectly encased in a creamy and buttery risotto.

Ingredients

300 g strawberries
1 small onion, chopped
2 tbsp ext

Method

Rinse the strawberries and cut them into small cubes, but remember to save a few strawberries to slice as a garnish.

In a large casserole dish, gently sweat the chopped onion with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Cook gently for about 10 minutes until lightly golden and translucent.

Add the rice and toast on a low heat with a pinch of salt for about 5 minutes, mixing