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Ingredients
- 2/3 cup (4.2oz, 125gr) Arborio rice (or other rice specifically for risotto – Carnaroli or Vialone Nano)
- 1/2 cup (4oz, 120ml) red wine
- 2 1/4 cups (18oz, 540ml) beef broth
- 1/2 medium leek, sliced
- 1 tbs olive oil
- 1/2 cup (2oz, 60gr) Parmesan cheese – freshly grated
- Condimenti:
- 6oz (180gr) sausages, cut into 1/2″ slices
- 4oz (120gr) mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 medium leek, sliced
- 1 rib celery, roughly chopped
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 tbs olive oil
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 138g | |
| Calories 305 | |
| Calories from Fat 269 | 88% |
| Total Fat 30.33g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat 4.8g | 19% |
| Trans Fat 0.03g | |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 142mg | 6% |
| Potassium 324mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs 6.88g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.2g | 7% |
| Sugars 3.45g | 2% |
| Protein 2.79g | 4% |
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