Creamy Parmesan Risotto

Name: Creamy Parmesan Risotto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 355 milliliters Arborio rice; 0 Tbsps freshly ground black pepper; 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 237 milliliters dry white wine, such as Pinot Blanc or Sauvignon Blanc; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 710 milliliters low-sodium chicken broth; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 118 milliliters freshly grated Parmesan, plus more for serving; 4 Tbsps unsalted butter

Creamy Parmesan Risotto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 509 calories, 13g of protein, and 16g of fat each. This recipe covers 15% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 45 minutes. If you have kosher salt, butter, pepper, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the unsalted butter you could follow this main course with the Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding as a dessert. It is a rather cheap recipe for fans of Mediterranean food.

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, bring the broth to a simmer and keep warm over low heat. In a separate medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium heat.

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Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, until the onion is transparent, about 5 minutes.

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Add the rice and cook, stirring, until it is well coated with the butter and starts to turn translucent, about 2 minutes.

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Add the wine and simmer gently until all the liquid is absorbed, 3 to 5 minutes. Ladle 1/2 cup of the warm broth into the rice mixture and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the broth is absorbed. Repeat, adding 1/2 cup of broth at a time, until the rice is cooked through but still firm, 20 to 25 minutes total.

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