The holiday season is coming, and this Italian Risotto is an ideal dish to surprise your friends and family! The butternut squash risotto (Risotto alla Zucca Violina in Italian) is a classic of Northern Italian cuisine. Today I added smoked trout, typical of Lake Garda, and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, another critical ingredient of Italian Risotto. The rice cooks low and slow into a delicious onion and squash puree, then tossed far from the heat with butter cheese and smoked trout. The balsamic vinegar gives a particular taste, and its gentle acidity balances the butter’s fat flavor.
Buon appetito! Filippo