ZIA ORSOLA'S SPINACH RISOTTO

Zia Orsola's Spinach Risotto image

Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

Salt
14 ounces Arborio rice
Bunch fresh or frozen spinach
5 ounces soft ricotta cheese
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling

Steps:

In a pot, bring salted water to a boil, and add the Arborio rice. Stir constantly for the first minute to prevent the rice from sticking to the pot. In a separate pot, add the spinach along with 1/4 cup of water, and cook for a few minutes. Once the spinach has softened, remove it from the heat, and puree using a food processor. Cook the rice for approximately 12 minutes, or before the rice gets to the al dente stage. Pour most of the water out of the pot, leaving 1/4 of the water behind with the rice. Add the pureed spinach to the rice, and cook a few minutes more on low heat. Add the soft ricotta, grated cheese and butter into the rice, and stir until it is uniform and creamy. Salt to taste. Transfer the rice to a warm plate and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.