Risotto coi Fagioli Rossi

Earthy and comforting are words that come to mind in describing this risotto. The flavor base is cabbage, shredded fine and cooked with onion sautéed in butter. The rice is added then, and when it is more than half done, the cooked or drained canned beans are put in. At the end, the risotto is mantecato—beaten—with grated Parmesan and sage-scented melted butter.