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risotto cacio e pepe

Cacio e Pepe Risotto

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!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, pasta
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon Delallo olive oil plus more for finishing
  • 1 large shallot finely minced
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh grated black pepper
  • 1 6.2 oz box Delallo Quick Cook Cheese Risotto
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon salted butter
  • 2 tablespoon cream cheese
  • ¼ cup parmigiano finely grated
  • ¼ cup pecorino finely 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
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