Traditional Italian Risotto alla Pavese Recipe

Risotto alla Pavese is a classic Italian dish made with Arborio rice, chicken broth, onion, butter, Parmesan cheese, and topped with a sunny-side-up egg. This creamy, savory dish is perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner party.

Ingredients

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 eggs
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat the chicken broth and keep it warm.
2. In a separate pan, melt the butter and sauté the onion until translucent.
3. Add the Arborio rice to the onion and stir to coat the grains with butter.
4. Add a ladleful of warm chicken broth to the rice and stir continuously until the liquid is absorbed.
5. Continue adding broth, one ladleful at a time, stirring constantly, until the rice is cooked al dente.
6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
7. In a separate skillet, fry the eggs sunny-side-up.
8. Serve the risotto hot, topped with a fried egg.
9. Enjoy your delicious Risotto alla Pavese!

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