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Classic Risotto
Discover the joys of making a classic risotto, an iconic Italian dish. This article guides you through the history, variations, and key aspects of preparing this creamy, flavourful meal. Perfect for beginners eager to expand their culinary skills.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 453 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 300 g arborio rice
- 1 small onion Finely Chopped
- 1 clove garlic Minced
- 1.2 litres vegetable broth
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese Grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- salt and black pepper To Taste
- 2 tbsp butter Unsalted
- chopped fresh parsley Chopped, For Garnish
- Parmesan Cheese For Serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.
- Add the Arborio rice to the saucepan. Stir well to coat the rice with the oil and cook for another 2 minutes until the rice grains turn slightly translucent at the edges.
- Begin adding the vegetable broth, one ladleful at a time, to the rice mixture. Stir constantly and allow the liquid to be absorbed by the rice before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is creamy and cooked al dente, which should take about 18-20 minutes. You may not need all of the broth.
- Once the rice is cooked to your desired consistency, remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and unsalted butter. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Cover the saucepan and let the risotto rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve the classic risotto hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese if desired.
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Notes
- Nutritional Facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
453kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
24mg
(8%)
Sodium
1439mg
(60%)
Potassium
99mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
908IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 453
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 453kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 24mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 1439mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 99mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 908IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.