Creamy Arborio Risotto
A comforting and creamy Arborio rice risotto that brings family together with its delightful flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil)
- Fresh herbs, for garnish (like parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Sauté the shallots and garlic in butter over medium heat until translucent (2-3 minutes).
- Toast the Arborio rice in the pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the white wine and let it simmer until mostly absorbed.
- Incorporate the warmed chicken broth gradually, 1 cup at a time.
- Check for creaminess after 18-20 minutes and stir in Parmesan and remaining butter.
Notes
Serve warm garnished with fresh herbs and a drizzle of olive oil for enhanced flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: risotto, creamy risotto, Italian recipe, comfort food, Arborio rice