5 from 10 votes
Classic Risotto Recipe
Classic Risotto combines arborio rice cooked gradually in warm chicken broth with sautéed shallots and white wine. Butter and olive oil start the base, and Parmesan cheese enriches the finished dish. The stirring technique ensures creamy texture with tender yet distinct grains. Parsley garnish adds fresh color and subtle herbal aroma.
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
466 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 1 shallot chopped, medium
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese , grated
- kosher salt to taste, coarse
- black pepper to taste, coarse
- parsley for garnish, optional
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, heat the chicken broth to a low simmer.
- In a separate, large, heavy bottom skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat.
- Add the shallot and dry rice. Stir using a wooden spoon to brown evenly, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the white wine, stirring until fully soaked up.
- Add a ladle of the chicken broth to the rice and stir every once in a while until the liquid is fully absorbed. When the rice appears almost dry, add another ladle of stock and repeat the process until all liquid is absorbed. Grains should be tender, but not crunchy and not mushy.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper and serve while hot.
- Top with parsley, if desired.
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Notes
- Stir risotto gently but continuously to help release the rice’s starch for a creamy texture.
- Use warm chicken broth to maintain even cooking temperature while adding liquid.
- Add toppings such as cooked seafood, mushrooms, fresh herbs, or caramelized onions to vary flavor and presentation.
- Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper just before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
466kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
64g
(21%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Trans Fat
0.3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
175mg
(7%)
Potassium
310mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
311IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 466
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 466kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 64g | 21% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 175mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 311IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.