Classic Risotto
4 servings
Equipment
- Saucepan 3-quart
- nonstick skillet 12-inch
Ingredients
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 ⁄4 cup olive or vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cups uncooked Arborio or medium-grain white rice
- 1 cup dry white wine or vegetable broth
- 1 cup freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 ⁄2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Instructions
- In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, in 12-inch nonstick skillet or 4-quart saucepan, heat butter and oil over medium-high heat until butter is melted.
- Add onion and parsley; cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender.
- Stir in rice.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until edges of rice kernels are translucent.
- Stir in wine.
- Cook about 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until wine is absorbed.
- Reduce heat to medium.
- Pour 1⁄2 cup of the hot broth over rice mixture.
- Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until broth is absorbed.
- Continue cooking 30 to 35 minutes, adding broth 1⁄2 cup at a time and stirring frequently, until rice is almost tender and mixture is creamy.
- Remove from heat.
- Stir in cheese and pepper.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Classic Risotto with Peas: Just before serving, stir in a 1-pound bag of frozen sweet peas, cooked and drained.
Risottos are very easy to make and will stick to your ribs. To create authentic taste and texture, use Arborio rice, a short-grain rice with a high starch content that lends risotto its creaminess. Add the hot broth a half cup at a time and don’t add more until the liquid has been absorbed. This will ensure a wonderful creamy rice dish.
Risottos are very easy to make and will stick to your ribs. To create authentic taste and texture, use Arborio rice, a short-grain rice with a high starch content that lends risotto its creaminess. Add the hot broth a half cup at a time and don’t add more until the liquid has been absorbed. This will ensure a wonderful creamy rice dish.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 720 kcal