Creamy Lombard risotto enriched with melting Taleggio cheese is pure northern Italian comfort. A vegetarian mediterranean dish with high protein from cheese, ideal for family dinners.
Finely chop the yellow onion and sauté it in a large pan with olive oil and butter over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add Arborio rice to the pan and stir continuously for 2 minutes, letting each grain get coated in fat and gently toasted without browning.
Begin adding warm vegetable broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently and allowing each addition to absorb before adding the next, maintaining a gentle simmer throughout.
After 20 minutes, when the rice is creamy and al dente, stir in Taleggio cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Lower the heat and fold gently until the cheese melts completely.
Remove the risotto from heat, let it rest for 3 minutes uncovered, then serve immediately with a sprinkle of black pepper to finish.