Parmesan Risotto

Parmesan Risotto

from spendwithpennies.com
43 min
4 servings

An easy, creamy, and velvety Italian treat that tastes like a gourmet dish!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ⅓ cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • ½ cup white wine ( or extra broth)
  • 3 cups chicken broth (warmed)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ⅔ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated, plus extra for serving)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley

Directions

  1. 1

    Warm the broth in the microwave or in a small saucepan.

  2. 2

    Add olive oil and onions to a medium saucepan and cook over medium-high heat until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in rice and garlic and cook until rice starts to lightly brown, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add wine and cook, while stirring, until evaporated. Add warmed broth ½ cup at a time stirring until evaporated after each addition. This will take about 20 minutes.

  4. 4

    Remove from heat, stir in parmesan cheese (reserve a couple of tablespoons for garnish), butter and parsley. Taste and season with salt & pepper as needed.