Risotto alla Milanese
This risotto is a traditional dish from Milano. It's made with Arborio rice and beef stock.
The dish is often served with ossibuchi or on its own with extra Parmesan cheese.
The recipe is simple and requires some basic ingredients.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 8, 2026Share
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This risotto is a traditional dish from Milano. It's made with Arborio rice and beef stock.
The dish is often served with ossibuchi or on its own with extra Parmesan cheese.
The recipe is simple and requires some basic ingredients.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 9
1.75 cups uncooked Arborio rice
0.5 cup unsalted butter, divided
1.5 quarts beef stock
3 tablespoons beef marrow
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon saffron powder
0.75 cup dry white wine
salt to taste
1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Melt 0.25 cup of butter in a saucepan over low heat. Cook the sliced onion and beef marrow in the butter for 10 minutes. When the onion is soft, remove it and the marrow from the pan and set aside.
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Put the Arborio rice in the pan and cook over medium heat for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the beef stock one ladle at a time, stirring until it's absorbed. Also add the white wine in the same way. Keep doing this until the rice is almost cooked. Then stir in the saffron, remaining 0.25 cup of butter, and 0.75 cup of Parmesan cheese. Turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let it sit for 4 or 5 minutes.
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Serve the risotto as a base for ossibuchi or on its own with more Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 834 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 35g
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Saturated Fat 22g
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Cholesterol 94mg
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Sodium 711mg
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Total Carbohydrate 90g
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Dietary Fiber 2g
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Protein 28g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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