Artichoke & Burrata Risotto

Directions

  1. 1Open the jar of Colavita Artichoke Hearts in Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
  2. 2Halve the artichoke hearts.
  3. 3Add Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil to a pan.
  4. 4Add garlic cloves to the pan.
  5. 5Add the halved artichoke hearts to the pan and fry.
  6. 6Peel and finely chop the shallots.
  7. 7Add the chopped shallots to the pan and saute.
  8. 8Add Colavita Arborio Rice to the pan.
  9. 9Stir the rice with the shallots.
  10. 10Add dry white wine to the rice.
  11. 11Stir the rice with the wine until absorbed.
  12. 12Gradually add vegetable broth to the rice, stirring continuously until absorbed.
  13. 13Add the chopped artichoke hearts to the risotto.
  14. 14Zest one lemon into the risotto.
  15. 15Add fine sea salt to taste.
  16. 16Add freshly ground black pepper to the risotto.
  17. 17Stir all ingredients together.
  18. 18Add unsalted butter to the risotto.
  19. 19Grate Parmigiano Reggiano into the risotto.
  20. 20Add chopped fresh basil leaves to the risotto.
  21. 21Stir all ingredients until well combined and creamy.
  22. 22Serve the risotto on a plate.
  23. 23Season with freshly ground black pepper.
  24. 24Add torn burrata on top of the risotto.
  25. 25Place the whole fried artichoke hearts on top as garnish.
  26. 26Drizzle with Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil and chopped fresh parsley.

Ingredients

  • 2 jars (9.87 oz each) Colavita Artichoke Hearts in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 4 tbsp Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 whole shallots
  • 1 cup Colavita Arborio Rice
  • 0.25 cup dry white wine
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 whole lemon
  • to taste fine sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 8 leaves fresh basil leaves
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley
  • 2 whole burrata

Equipment

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