Once you make this quick cook cacio e pepe risotto, you will be hooked! It's rich, creamy, and totally delicious. Best of all, it is ready in under 20 minutes using one of my favorite new Delallo products - their quick cook cheese risotto!
1tablespoonDelallo olive oilplus more for finishing
1largeshallotfinely minced
¼teaspoonfresh grated black pepper
1 6.2 oz boxDelallo Quick Cook Cheese Risotto
2cupswater
1tablespoonsalted butter
2tablespooncream cheese
¼cupparmigianofinely grated
¼cuppecorinofinely grated
Instructions
Over medium heat, add olive oil, shallots, and fresh cracked black pepper to a shallow pan. Let the shallots cook and soften for 2-3 minutes then add the packets from the Delallo Quick Cook Cheese Risotto Box.
Toast the contents for 1 minute, then add 2 cups water, turn the heat to low. Once simmering, put the lid on and cook for 15 minutes - stirring every 5 minutes.
Once the risotto is cooked, stir in butter, cream cheese, grated parmigiano, and pecorino.
Season with more salt and pepper to taste if necessary.
Once plated, drizzle with more Delallo olive oil and another crack of fresh pepper.
Keyword asian pasta salad, cacio e pepe, italian, risotto