Ingredients:
– 1 cup arborio rice
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1/2 onion, diced
– 1 garlic clove, minced
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 1/4 teaspoon
– 1/2 cup dry white wine
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 1/2 pound spaghetti
– 1/4 pound salami, sliced
– Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth until it simmers. Keep it on low heat while you cook the risotto.
2. In a large deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté until they are soft and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add the arborio rice to the skillet and stir until each grain is coated in the oil and onions mixture.
4. Add the saffron threads and stir until the rice turns lightly yellow.
5. Add the white wine to the skillet and stir constantly until the liquid has been absorbed.
6. Add one ladle of the simmering chicken broth to the skillet and stir constantly until it has been absorbed by the rice. Repeat this process with the remaining broth, one ladle at a time.
7. When the rice is tender and cooked through but still firm to the bite (al dente), turn off the heat and add the grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and well combined. Season the risotto with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the spaghetti according to package instructions, until al dente.
9. Drain the spaghetti and add it to the skillet with the risotto. Stir until the spaghetti is well coated in the saffron risotto.
10. Add the sliced salami to the skillet and stir until it is distributed evenly throughout the risotto and pasta.
11. Serve the saffron risotto with pasta and salami hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
In conclusion, this saffron risotto with pasta and salami recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for entertaining guests, and will bring the taste of Italy to your dinner table. The saffron gives the dish a unique taste and color, while the salami adds a nice punch of flavor that will leave you wanting more. Try this recipe out at home and let us know how it turns out. Buon appetito!