Low-Maintenance Risotto

Risotto in panChristopher Baker
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Serves 4| Hands-On Time: 15m | Total Time: 35m

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 6 to 8 minutes.
  3. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the wine and simmer until absorbed.
  4. Add half the broth (1 ¾ cups) and simmer, stirring once, until absorbed, 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Add the remaining broth and simmer, stirring once, until the rice is tender and creamy, 8 to 10 minutes. (If the rice is not cooked through and the mixture is dry, add more broth and continue to cook until tender.)
  6. Stir in the Parmesan and the remaining tablespoon of butter. Sprinkle with the parsley and additional Parmesan, if desired.
By Kate Merker,  October 2010

Nutritional Information

  • Per Serving
  • Calories 217
  • Fat  13g
  • Sat Fat  8g
  • Cholesterol  37mg
  • Sodium  616mg
  • Protein  11g
  • Carbohydrate  13g
  • Sugar  2g
  • Fiber  1g
  • Iron  0mg
  • Calcium  213mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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Mushrooms
Feeling fancy? Before adding the Parmesan, fold in 1 pound quartered mushrooms sautéed in olive oil. 

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