Parmesan Risotto

You know, Parmesan risotto is one of those dishes that never disappoints. It’s the perfect recipe when you want to serve something simple yet elegant, a true Italian comfort food that smells of tradition. Preparing Parmesan Risotto is easy and quick, and I assure you that with a few genuine ingredients, you can achieve a creamy and irresistible result.
The secret to a good creamy Parmesan risotto lies in toasting the rice, patiently adding the hot broth a little at a time, and the final stirring with butter and Parmesan. It’s at this moment that the dish transforms: the rice becomes velvety, and the flavor of Parmesan envelops every grain.

You don’t need to be a chef to achieve a restaurant-quality result; just follow the step-by-step traditional Parmesan risotto recipe.
This preparation is perfect for a family dinner or to impress guests: the original Parmesan risotto recipe is versatile; you can enrich it with lemon zest, truffle, or aromatic herbs. It’s also a balanced dish, ideal for those seeking a simple yet nutritious Italian first course.
In short, if you want a dish that tells tradition and makes everyone happy, the easy Parmesan risotto recipe is the right choice.
If you’re looking for an easy, quick, and sure-to-succeed recipe, Parmesan risotto is the right choice.

  • Difficulty: Very easy
  • Cost: Very cheap
  • Preparation time: 5 Minutes
  • Cooking methods: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Seasonality: Fall, Winter, and Spring, All seasons

Ingredients

PARMESAN RISOTTO

  • 2 cups rice
  • 2.5 oz Parmesan
  • 1 shallot
  • 1 glass white wine
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • salt

Tools

PARMESAN RISOTTO

  • 1 Chopper bosch chopper
  • 1 Pot steel pots
  • 1 Grater grater

Steps

  • Preparing Parmesan risotto is very simple: finely chop the onion and let it soften in half the butter, over low heat.
    Add the rice and toast it for 2-3 minutes, stirring well. It should become slightly translucent.
    Pour in the white wine and let it evaporate completely.

  • When the wine has evaporated, start adding the broth, one ladle at a time, stirring often. Wait for the liquid to be absorbed before adding more.
    Cook for about 15-18 minutes.
    Remove from heat, add the rest of the butter and the Parmesan. Stir vigorously until you get a velvety cream.
    Let it rest for a minute, then serve. Finish with a sprinkle of black pepper and, if desired, some Parmesan shavings.

✨Tasty Variations

Lemon and Parmesan Risotto: add grated lemon zest for a fresh and fragrant touch.

Truffle Risotto: a few slivers of black or white truffle turn it into a gourmet dish.

Herb Risotto: a mixture of aromatic herbs (thyme, marjoram, parsley) gives a delicate aroma.

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