parmesan risotto

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Ofallon, MO
Updated on Apr 10, 2026

Nothing screams comfort food like Parmesan Risotto, a creamy, luscious rice dish with sweet onions, fragrant garlic, and sharp, nutty, freshly grated Parmesan.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter (unsalted or salted)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock, warmed
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

How To Make parmesan risotto

  • Step 1
    In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and heat the olive oil. Add the onion and cook until it’s almost soft, stirring a couple of times.
  • Step 2
    Add the Arborio rice and cook just until it starts to lightly brown, stirring constantly, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, cooking for 1 minute while stirring.
  • Step 4
    Raise the heat to medium and add the wine. Cook until evaporated and absorbed into the rice, stirring constantly. Stir in the warmed stock ⅓ to ½ cup at a time. Continue cooking and stirring until the stock is absorbed between each addition of broth. Do not cook the last addition of broth all the way, as you want it creamy.
  • Step 5
    Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and blended. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley.

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Culture: Italian
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Stove Top

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