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Classic Italian Risotto Recipe – Creamy & Delicious

 Risotto is a creamy and flavorful Italian rice dish cooked slowly with broth. It’s perfect for a comforting meal and can be customized with different ingredients like mushrooms, seafood, or vegetables. In this recipe, we’ll make a classic Parmesan risotto that is rich, creamy, and full of flavor


Ingredients

(Serves 4)


1 ½ cups Arborio rice (or any short-grain rice)

4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (warm)

1 small onion (finely chopped)

2 cloves garlic (minced)

½ cup white wine (optional, but adds great flavor)

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)





Instructions

Step 1: Sauté the Onion and Garlic

In a large pan, heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent (about 3 minutes).

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.

Step 2: Toast the Rice

Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir well for 1-2 minutes until the rice becomes slightly translucent. This helps enhance the nutty flavor.

Step 3: Add Wine (Optional)

Pour in the white wine and stir continuously until it evaporates. This adds depth to the flavor, but you can skip this step if you prefer.

Step 4: Cook with Broth

Start adding the warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously.

Once the rice absorbs the broth, add another ladle and keep stirring.

Repeat this process for about 15-20 minutes until the rice is creamy and tender but still slightly firm (al dente).

Step 5: Add Cheese and Butter

Turn off the heat and stir in Parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. This makes the risotto extra creamy.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.

Tips for the Best Risotto

✅ Use Arborio rice – It has the perfect starch content for a creamy risotto.

✅ Warm the broth – Cold broth can slow down the cooking process.

✅ Stir frequently – This helps release starch and makes the risotto creamy.

✅ Don’t overcook – The rice should be soft but slightly firm in the center.


This classic Parmesan risotto is perfect as a main dish or a side. You can also add mushrooms, shrimp, or vegetables for extra flavor.

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