Steps

In a medium saucepan, heat about 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium-high heat and add the onion sautéing until it becomes soft and translucent, for 2 minutes.

Add the Carnaroli rice to the pan, and toast it, stirring constantly, until it becomes fragrant.

Add the white wine and stir until it has evaporated, and the rice is translucent with just a small pearl visible in the center of the grain

Add 1 ladleful of the broth, stirring until all liquid has been absorbed.

Using a spatula, collect all the grains from the sides of the pot, and stir into the mixture so that the rice cooks evenly.

Continue adding 1 ladleful of the warm stock at a time, stirring constantly to ensure even cooking.

Taste the rice before each addition of broth to gauge how close it is to being cooked and to adjust the seasoning with salt.

While the rice is cooking, toast the saffron in a small pan over low heat. Crumble the toasted saffron and combine with a small amount of the broth.

When the rice is al dente, stir the saffron-infused broth into the risotto. Season with salt, to taste.

Remove the pot from the heat and add the butter and Parmesan Cheese. Stir until the ingredients are completely incorporated.

Serve the risotto into four warm bowls and finish each dish with additional saffron and an optional drizzle of balsamic vinegar from Modena.