~ risotto ~ creamy & flavorful

Somewhere, PA
Updated on Oct 15, 2016

Tired of the same old sides for dinner? Try this delicious Risotto for something different. The wine, saffron and Parm, have it bursting with flavor! Enjoy!

prep time 5 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top
yield 3 - 4

Ingredients

  • 3 - 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 - onion, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed saffron
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Couple - grinds of fresh black pepper

How To Make ~ risotto ~ creamy & flavorful

  • Step 1
    Place 3 tablespoons butter in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, In a medium saucepan, bring broth to a boil, then just keep warm. Mix 1/2 cup broth with saffron, set aside.
  • Step 3
    To onions, add rice - cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in wine and continue cooking and stirring until wine is evaporated.
  • Step 4
    Stir in 1/2 cup broth at a time, stirring and cooking until absorbed and keep continuing until all broth is absorbed. Add the broth with saffron to rice, salt and pepper, then cook until absorbed.
  • Step 5
    Stir in cheese and last tbsp butter and serve immediately.

Discover More

Culture: Italian
Category: Rice Sides
Keyword: #Parmesan
Keyword: #creamy
Keyword: #saffron
Keyword: #Risotto
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Stove Top

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