Risotto alla Fontina
Risotto alla Fontina is a creamy, comforting Italian rice dish originating from the Aosta Valley in the northwestern Alps. It features Arborio or Carnaroli rice slowly cooked in broth and enriched with Fontina cheese, a semi-soft cow's milk cheese from the same region, along with butter, onions, and sometimes white wine.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in carbohydrates from the rice and contains significant fat from the cheese and butter, making it quite calorie-dense, typically ranging from 400-600 calories per serving. It provides a good source of calcium and protein from the Fontina cheese, along with some B vitamins from the rice.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Carbs | 55 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Calcium | 200 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a proud representation of Aosta Valley cuisine, where Fontina DOP cheese has been produced for centuries and is central to local identity. The dish showcases the Alpine tradition of using rich, melty cheeses to create hearty, warming meals suited for cold mountain climates.
