Classic Italian Parmesan Risotto
A creamy Arborio rice dish infused with Parmesan, white wine, and saffron for a rich, authentic Italian flavor. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 55 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, Chicken broth, White wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1/2 cup White wine
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Saffron threads
- 1 small, diced Onion
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic for 3 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Add Arborio rice and toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Step 3: Stir in saffron and 1/2 cup broth; cook 2 minutes. Gradually add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently until rice is creamy and tender (20-25 minutes).
- Step 4: Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan, salt, and pepper. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
