Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Roasted Garlic Risotto
with Burratini and Figs
Creamy, comforting, and full of depth — this Roasted Garlic Risotto is elevated with Bella Casara Burratini for a touch of indulgent richness. The sweetness of roasted garlic and fresh figs pairs beautifully with the delicate creaminess of the Burratini, creating a perfect balance of savoury and sweet.
Ingredients
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 4 1/2 cups vegetable stock, approximately
- 1 1/2 cups of arborio rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1 tbsp dried Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 pkg Bella Casara Burratini (125g)
- 2 slices of prosciutto
- 4 figs, halved
- 1/2 cup arugula
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Slice off the top of the head of garlic, so the cloves are
exposed. Place garlic on a piece of tin foil, big enough to wrap the bulb. Drizzle with
olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Wrap tin foil up, twisting top to fully seal up
the bulb. Roast until golden and soft, about 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool and set aside.
2. In a medium sized pot, add stock and heat on high heat until steaming. Reduce heat and
keep warm
3. In a large saucepan, heat the arborio on medium heat . Dry roast rice until slightly toasted
and starting to get translucent, about 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add wine, stirring until liquid is absorbed, about 1 minute. Using a ladle, pour in 1 to 2
ladles of stock to pan, stirring often. Continue adding stock to the pan only once previous
liquids have been absorbed. Continue this process until rice is tender and creamy, about
20 minutes.
5. Once rice is cooked, remove from heat and add roasted garlic. Do this by squeezing the
cloves out right into the pot, add Italian herbs and butter. Stir to incorporate, until butter
is fully melted.
6. Divide into bowls and top each bowl with half of the Burratini, 1 slice of prosciutto by
tearing in half, 4 fig halves and half of the arugula. Season with salt and pepper and serve
immediately.
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