Risotto al Radicchio is the final installment in our series of MOUTHWATERING recipes that will be prepared for Sunset’s Savor the Central Coast’s Main Event. Chef/Owner Antonio Varia of Buona Tavola will be preparing comfort food to the max—creamy, luxurious risotto! As always, Chef Antonio will highlight ingredients of the bountiful Central Coast. Try this recipe if you can’t make it to the Main Event to watch Chef Antonio in action!

Risotto al Radicchio

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 Spanish onion
  • 15 oz. uncooked Arborio rice
  • 12 oz. dry white wine
  • 3 oz. sweet butter
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 4 oz. Parmesan cheese
  • 2 small heads radicchio
  1. Chop onion, sauté in pan with olive oil until golden.
  2. Add uncooked rice and quickly mix with onion, then add wine. Let wine evaporate.
  3. Start adding broth one cup at a time, stirring occasionally. Finally, add butter, Parmesan cheese, and finely chopped radicchio. Mix well with love.
  4. Let sit for 5 minutes and serve. Serves about 6 as a side dish. Bon appetito!

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