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Creamy Saffron Risotto | Risotto Alla Milanese

This creamy saffron risotto recipe (or Risotto Alla Milanese) is a simple yet decadent dinner idea that's ready in under 30 minutes with just a few basic ingredients. Classy enough to serve at fancy get togethers, but easy enough to make on busy weeknights.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 6 cups vegetable broth warmed, 1 to 1 ½ L
  • ½ tsp saffron
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter  divided, 28 g
  • 2 medium shallots  finely diced, should give you about ½ cup
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 ½ cups arborio rice 270 g
  • 1 cup dry white wine  optional*, 236 mL
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese  75 g

Instructions

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  1. Broth: In a medium pot set over medium heat, combine 6 cups vegetable broth and ½ tsp saffron.
  2. Flavor Base: Heat 1 Tbsp unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add 2 medium shallots (finely diced) and 2 cloves garlic (minced), cooking until shallots are translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  3. Toast Rice: Add 1 tsp salt and 1 ½ cups arborio rice and cook, stirring often, for about 2 minutes, or until the rice is slightly opaque on the outside but uncooked on the inside.
  4. Add Wine (Optional): Add 1 cup dry white wine to the pot and simmer until wine has completely been absorbed, stirring to incorporate the tasty bits that may have got stuck to the pan.
  5. Cook Rice: Slowly add the warm saffron broth, adding ½ cup at a time. Wait until broth has completely absorbed before adding another ½ cup, continuing this process until rice is cooked through. Begin tasting the rice after 15 minutes. Once it has reached your desired texture, stop adding broth (you may not need the full amount).
  6. Serve: Stir in 1 cup grated parmesan cheese and remaining 1 Tbsp of butter.

Notes

  • *If not using wine, use 1 extra cup of both.
  • Store leftover risotto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 340kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 41.2g (14%) Protein 14.7g (29%) Fat 9.5g (15%) Saturated Fat 5.5g (28%) Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 1357mg (57%) Potassium 298mg (9%) Fiber 1.3g (5%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 189mg (19%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 340

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 340kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 41.2g 14%
Protein 14.7g 29%
Fat 9.5g 15%
Saturated Fat 5.5g 28%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 1357mg 57%
Potassium 298mg 6%
Fiber 1.3g 5%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 189mg 19%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.