Tortelloni alla mediterranea e Jhon Collins twist on Classic

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

Heat vegetable broth in a saucepan over low heat.

In a separate pan, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly toasted.

Pour in white wine and stir until absorbed.

Gradually add warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed.

Continue adding broth until rice is creamy and al dente, about 18-20 minutes total.

Stir in chopped strawberries and sugar; cook for 2-3 minutes until strawberries soften.

Remove from heat and mix in parmesan cheese and cream until creamy.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh basil and lemon zest before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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