Creamy Taleggio cheese melts into risotto for a rich, aromatic Lombard vegetarian dish. This mediterranean comfort food is a bold family dinner for lovers of Italian artisan cheese.
Warm the vegetable stock in a saucepan over low heat and keep it gently steaming; do not let it boil.
In a heavy-bottomed skillet, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium-low heat, add the finely chopped onion, and sauté until translucent but not browned (about 5 minutes).
Add the Arborio rice and toast, stirring constantly, for exactly 2 minutes until edges are translucent.
Pour in the dry white wine and stir until almost fully absorbed, maintaining medium-low heat.
Begin adding hot stock one ladle at a time, stirring gently and allowing each addition to absorb before the next. Adjust heat to keep the rice at a gentle simmer.
After about 18 minutes, when rice is creamy and al dente, stir in the remaining butter, cubed Taleggio cheese, salt, and black pepper. Mix vigorously off-heat for a perfectly silky finish.
Let the risotto rest, covered, for 2 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving immediately.