Description
Indulge in a bowl of creamy Parmesan risotto, the ultimate comfort food that transforms any meal into a celebration. With a velvety texture and rich flavor, this dish is perfect for cozy dinners or solo Netflix binges. Simple to prepare, it requires just a few quality ingredients to create an authentic Italian experience right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 medium shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh parsley or basil (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the broth in a saucepan over low heat, keeping it warm.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté shallots until translucent, about 3 minutes.
- Add Arborio rice and toast for 1-2 minutes until slightly translucent.
- Pour in white wine and stir until mostly absorbed (3-4 minutes).
- Gradually add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring frequently until absorbed (18-20 minutes).
- Remove from heat and stir in butter and Parmesan cheese until melted; season to taste.
- Garnish with parsley or basil if desired and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating sautéed mushrooms or asparagus. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days and reheat gently with a splash of broth.