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Zucchini Risotto

Tuesday, September 29th
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Pacific Time

Join Gaia from Florence to learn how to make her signature seasonal dish, a creamy zucchini risotto! A bright and simple recipe perfect for making the most of the seasons fresh vegetables.

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Ingredients & Preparation

Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.

Zucchini Risotto
Serves 2-3

• 180 grams (0.8 cups) Risotto rice (Carnaroli, Arobio, or Roma varieties)

• 3 Zucchini

• 100 grams (1/2 cup) smoked pancetta (skip for vegetarian option)

• 50 grams (1/4 cup) cream cheese

• 3 tablespoons butter

• 1 bunch fresh parsley

• 2 celery stalks

• 2 onions

• 2 carrots

• Half a glass of white wine

• Extra Virgin Olive Oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

• 1 colander

• 1 grater with large holes

• 1 peeler

• 1 deep saute pan

• 1 small frying pan

• 1 ladle

General Steps

1. Prepare the vegetable stock.

2. Cook zucchini.

3. Make risotto.

4. Prepare garnishes for risotto.

5. Assemble risotto.

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