RICOTTA RISOTTO

30 minutes or so, is all you need to prepare this simply delicious risotto . Here is what you need ..... 250 gm of risotto rice 1 litre of vegetable stock 2 medium onions 2 cooking apples ( your choice ), peel and slice and cut into small pieces . 100 gm of ricotta 30 gm of grated Parmesan . LET'S GET STARTED ..... Peel and finely dice the onions , set aside Melt 2 tbs of butter / marge in a large fry pan . Add 250 gm of risotto rice , stirring and saute until the rice is glossy . Pour in a little of the vegetable stock , continue to stir and keep adding the stock until the rice is covered by it . Simmer for 20 minutes over a medium heat until the risotto is soft . In another pan add the peeled and diced onions with another tbs of butter / marg and slowly brown over a medium heat . Add the apple pieces to the onion in the pan and season with a good sprinkle of ground nutmeg and a pinch of salt . Saute the mixture for 5 minutes and then keep warm over a low heat . Now let's go back to the rice , add 100gm of ricotta and 30 gm of grated Parmesan , letting the cheese melt in as you mix . Stir in 1/2 the onion / apple mixture and season with cracked black pepper . The risotto should be velvety , arrange on your serving dishes and top with the remaining onion / apple mixture . Sprinkle with grated Parmesan .