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Easy Parmesan Risotto

Cooks in 40 minutes Difficulty Easy
Easy Parmesan Risotto
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Easy Parmesan Risotto

Recipe by thesal28_wpCourse: SidesCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

35

minutes

To me, Parmesan Risotto is the perfect blank canvas for just about any sautéed or roasted vegetable. I especially enjoy it in the summer with either roasted tomatoes or sautéed zucchini. And in the winter, I love it with roasted butternut squash, broccoli or cauliflower. I encourage you to master the basic risotto technique then riff on it to your liking!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Arborio rice

  • 1 large onion, diced

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 3 tbsp white wine

  • 8 cups chicken stock (you will probably need less, but I like to have a bit extra just in case)

  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated using a microplane grater

  • 4 tbsp butter

  • Kosher salt

  • freshly cracked black pepper

Directions

  • Heat stock in a medium pot, and keep at a low simmer on a back burner. In a 4 qt pot, heat 2 tbsp butter over medium high heat. Add onion, garlic, and a pinch of salt, and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, stir in rice, and sauté for 30 seconds. Add wine and stir until evaporated.
  • Add broth 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently, allowing broth to be absorbed before adding more. Cook until rice is creamy but still a little al dente (about 25-30 min). Stir in remaining butter until incorporated, then cheese.  Season to taste with Kosher salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

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