Risotto Milanese

Description
Makes 6 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 small onion, thinly sliced
 * 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
 * 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium grain rice
 * pinch ground saffron
 * 1/2 cup dry white wine
 * 2 cups beef or chicken stock, skimmed of fat
 * 3 cups water
 * 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
 * salt and freshly ground white pepper (optional)

Directions
Cook onion in butter in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice and saffron; stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Stir in 1 cup stock. Cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until stock is absorbed. Continue stirring and adding remaining 1 cup stock and water, allowing each to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency. It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in cheese, and salt and pepper, if desired.