Description
Experience the comforting richness of creamy risotto, a versatile dish that turns any meal into a delightful celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1/2 cup shallots, finely chopped
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional Add-ins
- 1 cup sautéed mushrooms
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
Instructions
- Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Broth: In a saucepan over low heat, warm the chicken or vegetable broth and keep it warm while cooking.
- 2. Sauté Shallots: In a large pan over medium heat, add olive oil or butter. Sauté the finely chopped shallots until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 3. Toast the Rice: Add Arborio rice to the pan and stir for about 2 minutes until each grain is coated in oil.
- 4. Gradually Add Broth: Slowly add warmed broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently and waiting for most of the liquid to absorb before adding more. This takes approximately 18-20 minutes.
- 5. Finish with Cheese: Once the rice is al dente and creamy, remove from heat and stir in freshly grated Parmesan cheese along with any optional add-ins like sautéed mushrooms or herbs.
- 6. Serve: Transfer to plates and drizzle with extra olive oil if desired. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg