Creamy Risotto

My family is obsessed with my Creamy Risotto recipe. This classic Italian dish is a symphony of flavors and textures, with tender arborio rice slowly simmered in a rich broth until it becomes lusciously creamy. Get ready to savor every bite of this comforting and satisfying dish in only 30 minutes.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 6 Servings

Calories: 473 kcal per serving

Ingredients

5 cups - Chicken stock
3 tablespoons - Butter
2 tablespoons - Olive oil
1 - Shallot
3 cloves - Garlic
2 cups - Arborio rice
1 cup - White Wine
¼ cup - Heavy cream
¼ cup - Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Bring chicken stock to a simmer over medium-low heat.
In a large pot, heat oil and 2 Tbsp of butter over medium heat until melted.
Saute shallots and garlic until tender, being careful not to brown the shallots or garlic.
Add rice and stir for 2 minutes, making sure rice is evenly coated with butter.
Add wine to rice, stirring regularly.
When wine is completely absorbed by the rice, add a cup of the hot stock.
Continue to add stock, 1 cup at a time once the previous cup is absorbed by the rice.
Stir rice continually. After 18 minutes, remove the rice from the heat and add the parmesan cheese and 1 Tbsp of butter, stirring until melted.
Stir in cream until mixed well.
Add any other cooked components at this time (proteins, vegetables, etc.)
Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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