Feb
6

Red Wine Risotto

What do you get when you combine some Barefoot Zinfandel, Mascarpone and Parmesan cheese and a little bit of Arborio rice? One of the most decadent risottos ever made! Not to fear though, just because this is decadent doesn’t mean it’s complicated! Risotto is a fairly simple dish to make. You just need a handful of ingredients, some love and about 30 minutes and you’ll have a super-comforting dinner in no time!

With Valentine’s Day right around this corner, I figured this was a good recipe to make for your sweetheart. I’m making it this year along with some short ribs and a big giant arugula salad. Thomas better come home with some gorgeous flowers or diamonds. Or shoes. Any or all of those work.

Red Wine and Sage Risotto from www.whatsgabycooking.com

Also. Can we talk about cooking with wine? It’s just so much fun. It adds so much flavor to your dishes it’s totes crazy. Especially when you let it reduce down and really get thick. Omg. I die. It’s so good.

Red Wine Risotto from www.whatsgabycooking.com

What are you guys doing for Valentine’s Day? Are you the stay at home and cook type? Or do you brave the crowds and venture out? I’ve learned that basically EVERY single place is packed on V-Day. Especially my local shop where I get a mani/pedi. Don’t even attempt to get your nails done on or around V-Day. It’s nearly impossible. So get your nails done now, plan your menu and make some risotto :)

Red Wine Risotto

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 shallots, finely sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 2 cup Arborio rice
  • 3/4 cup Barefoot Zinfandel Wine
  • 3 ½ cups chicken or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 lemon, juiced and zested

Instructions

  1. Heat a sauté pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the shallots and garlic and stir for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the rice and stir until the rice just begins to toast.
  3. Continue to cook the rice for about 1 more minute and then add the wine. Once the wine has evaporated, add the stock, ½ cup at a time.
  4. Stir the rice constantly and add another ½ cup of stock once the previous addition has been absorbed. Continue this process till you have no more stock.
  5. Once all the stock has been absorbed, remove the rice from the heat and add the mascarpone and parmesan cheeses as well as the lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of the fresh lemon juice. Season with salt and stir to combine.
  6. Let the risotto sit for 2 minutes and then serve.
  7. **You can garnish this dish with chopped parsley, chives or fried sage if desired.
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Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) February 6, 2013 at 7:37 am

That looks incredibly decadent and sexy! And risotto is on my list of things I absolutely love!

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monika February 6, 2013 at 7:57 am

We love risotto! What a great idea for Valentines!!!

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Paula - bell'alimento February 6, 2013 at 8:00 am

I heart Risotto!

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Marian (Sweetopia) February 6, 2013 at 8:12 am

Gaby, this sounds so yummy! I need to make my nail appointment and grocery shop for this! ;-)

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Julie @ Table for Two February 6, 2013 at 8:18 am

awww so cute! i love the red wine infused in this risotto! you can even drink the red wine you used with it – cute date night :)

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naomi February 6, 2013 at 8:20 am

I love risotto, argula and wine in the risotto. OMG-I die with you.

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Sommer@ASpicyPerspective February 6, 2013 at 8:23 am

You know, I’d love to serve this is a bog ol’ steak!! Looks so good. :)

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Jenny Flake February 6, 2013 at 8:41 am

Gaby, loving this risotto!! I’ll take a nice big bowl!

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Kari@Loaves n Dishes February 6, 2013 at 8:45 am

I’m sooo making this. Nice one Gaby!

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carrian February 6, 2013 at 8:50 am

That sounds so fancy!

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Cassie | Bake Your Day February 6, 2013 at 8:54 am

Loving everything about this, Gaby!

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Maria February 6, 2013 at 10:11 am

Love this risotto!

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Mama February 6, 2013 at 11:09 am

Yes!!!!It’s beautiful and this is a good risotto!
Miam!

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marla February 6, 2013 at 12:20 pm

A fun & elegant risotto!

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Bree {Skinny Mommy} February 6, 2013 at 1:19 pm

Yum this looks so luxurious!

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HeatherChristo February 6, 2013 at 1:35 pm

This sounds so great- Pete would love it. Pete says we are going out. We have three whole hours with a babysitter- but honestly this is the first year we have gone out since before we got married! jeez….

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Kristin February 13, 2013 at 8:59 am

This looks wonderful and so festive for Valentine’s Day! I want to make it!

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