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Simple Creamy Risotto

This traditional Italian dish is my favorite to make for crowds. In this post I go over how to make the best risotto that will beat any italian restaurant around. A little butter,  a little broth stock, white wine , parmesan cheese, and arborio rice along with a few other key ingredients is where the magic begins.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 5 people

Equipment

  • Sauce pan
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Measuring Cup
  • Serving Dish
  • Airtight container for storage

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Arborio Rice
  • 4-5 Cups Broth
  • 1/2 Onion Diced 1 Shallot works even better
  • 1/2 cup White wine
  • 1/2 stick Butter Roughly 4 Tbsp.
  • 2 Tbsp. Olive oil
  • 1-2 Cups Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Extras Any other add-ins you prefer: chicken, mushrooms, squash, veggies, etc.

Instructions
 

  • Start by sauteing a shallot or half of a yellow onion in a hot pan with some olive oil. Once the shallot/ onion is cooked all the way through (translucent) add in 1 cup of arborio rice with a generous amount of butter. Make sure the rice is completely coated in butter/oil.
  • *Tip* One cup of arborio rice will make large batches! One cup of risotto rice will usually feed my family of 5 quite nicely. I also will cook a veggie with the onions if I want to make a veggie risotto.
  • Add in ½ cup of white wine directly to the uncooked rice and let the rice soak in all the liquid. Get out any type of meat broth, vegetable broth, or a little broth stock. I like to use at least 4-5 cups liquid. Slowly add 1 cup of broth at a time to the rice, mixing often.
  • From this point on you will *slowly* add in your broth and stir well. I like to add in salt and pepper to taste at this point in the process too.
  • Once the arborio rice changes in firmness from hard to al dente (chewy) then the rice is about completed. I add in the parmesan cheese at this point and stir everything evenly together. Let it sit for about 5 minutes and add serve.
  • *Tip* It may seem runny with broth, but the rice will eventually set together with the cheese for that delicious creamy taste.
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