True Parmesan Risotto: Authentic Italian Technique

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A creamy, restaurant-quality risotto made with the traditional method, using only high-quality ingredients for genuine Italian flavor. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, chicken broth, dry white wine for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 400 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1/4 cup unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add finely chopped yellow onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice, coating each grain in fat; cook for 2 minutes until rice edges turn translucent.
  3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine, stirring constantly until fully absorbed (about 2 minutes).
  4. Step 4: Begin adding 1/2 cup warm chicken broth at a time, stirring constantly until liquid is absorbed before adding more; continue for 20 minutes total.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; cook for 1 minute until cheese melts and risotto is creamy.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes; if too thick, stir in 2 tablespoons more warm broth.
  7. Step 7: Serve immediately, topped with extra grated Parmesan.

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