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Italian Wedding Risotto

Instructions
Cook:45min
Inspired by the classic soup, Justin Chapple's hearty Italian wedding risotto is filled with just-wilted spinach and topped with crispy, garlicky meatballs.
Updated at: Fri, 28 Mar 2025 21:40:48 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
60
Moderate
Glycemic Load
31
High

Nutrition per serving

Calories593.2 kcal (30%)
Total Fat30.4 g (43%)
Carbs51.6 g (20%)
Sugars3.9 g (4%)
Protein21.5 g (43%)
Sodium931.4 mg (47%)
Fiber1.7 g (6%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Notes

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Makes leftovers
Special occasion
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1. Preheat oven to broil with rack 9 inches from heat. Combine pork, panko, 1/3 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, parsley, egg, 2 teaspoons chopped garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Mix gently with hands until just combined. 2. Roll mixture into 20 meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each). Place meatballs 1 inch apart on a broiler-safe baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. 3. Broil until browned and cooked through, 6 to 9 minutes. Set cooked meatballs aside at room temperature until ready to serve. 4. Combine stock and 2 cups water in a medium saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium. Reduce heat to medium-low. 5. Heat oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan over medium. Add onion, celery, and remaining chopped garlic; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes. 6. Add rice and cook, stirring constantly, until translucent, 1 to 2 minutes. 7. Add wine and cook, stirring often, until almost completely reduced, 1 to 2 minutes. 8. Add 1 cup warm stock mixture and cook, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid has been absorbed. 9. Add remaining stock mixture, 1 cup at a time, stirring until liquid has been absorbed after each addition, until rice is al dente, about 20 minutes. 10. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in spinach; cook, stirring occasionally, until just wilted, about 30 seconds. 11. Divide risotto and meatballs among bowls. Drizzle with oil; garnish with additional cheese, parsley, and pepper.