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Parmesan risotto in a bowl with cheese and herbs.
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Parmesan Risotto

This recipe for Parmesan risotto is savory, creamy, & the definition of comfort food. A Northern Italian delicacy & a must-have for your dinner rotation!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Parmesan Risotto, Risotto Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 376kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 6 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp oil olive or avocado
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions

  • In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. After it's boiled, put the lid on and set it aside to keep it warm.
    Broth in a pot.
  • In a large pan, preheat the butter and olive oil. Add in the diced onion and sauté it over medium heat until translucent.
    Pan with onion in a pan cooking.
  • Add in the Arborio rice, stirring it constantly as you toast the rice just until the edges turn light brown.
    Rice added to the onions in a pan.
  • Add in the white wine, stirring the rice constantly until the wine is completely absorbed. Add in 1 cup of broth to the rice and boil it until it's fully absorbed.
    Wine added to the pan with rice.
  • Pour in the broth into the skillet in small portions, stirring between each round with a wooden spoon until the broth is fully absorbed and the rice is al dente.
    Broth added to the rice in a pan.
  • Stir in the Parmesan cheese and remove the skillet from the heat. Season with salt to taste. Serve immediately.
    Parmesan cheese in a pan with risotto.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 1464mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 683IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg