Parmesan Risotto (Crazy Easy)
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
376 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Parmesan Risotto (Crazy Easy)
Description
Starting with a warm broth, the recipe sautés diced onions in butter and oil until translucent, then toasts arborio rice until its edges brown lightly. White wine is added and absorbed, followed by gradual stirring in of warm broth until the rice is al dente and creamy, producing the classic risotto texture.
Butter and freshly grated Parmesan cheese stir in at the end enrich the dish with smoothness and depth of flavor. The result is a comforting, creamy risotto that highlights the mild onion and cheese notes integral to the preparation.
This risotto pairs well as a side dish alongside meats or vegetables or can serve as a simple meal on its own. Immediate serving is recommended to enjoy its optimal creamy consistency before it thickens upon standing.
Ingredients
- 6 cups broth chicken or vegetable
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil olive or avocado, generic cooking oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 2 cups arborio rice
- 1/3 cup white wine dry
- 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Put the lid on and set it aside to keep it warm.
- In a large pan, preheat the butter and olive oil. Add in the diced onion and sauté it over medium heat until translucent.
- Add in the arborio rice, stirring it constantly as you toast the rice just until the edges turn light brown.
- Add in the white wine, stirring the rice constantly until it's completely absorbed. Add in 1 cup of broth to the rice and boil it until it's fully absorbed.
- Add the broth into the skillet in small portions, stirring between each round until the broth is fully absorbed and the rice is al dente.
- Season with salt to taste and add in the butter. Stir to combine. Stir in the cheese and remove the skillet the heat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 376 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 376kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 58g | 19% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 1464mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 96mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 683IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 107mg | 11% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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