Best 8 Quick N Easy Risotto Recipes

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Indulge in the creamy and comforting world of risotto, a classic Italian dish that combines Arborio rice with flavorful broth, vegetables, and a touch of Parmesan cheese. Embark on a culinary journey with our diverse collection of risotto recipes, ranging from the traditional to the innovative. From the classic Mushroom Risotto, where earthy mushrooms dance harmoniously with Arborio rice, to the vibrant Saffron Risotto, where golden saffron strands infuse each grain with a luxurious hue and aroma.

Seafood lovers will delight in the luscious Prawn and Asparagus Risotto, where succulent prawns and tender asparagus unite in a creamy embrace. Vegetarians will find solace in the hearty Spinach and Ricotta Risotto, where fresh spinach and creamy ricotta cheese create a symphony of flavors. For a taste of the sea, explore the exquisite Lobster Risotto, where chunks of lobster elevate the dish to new heights of indulgence. And for those who crave a rich and savory experience, the Black Truffle Risotto beckons with its earthy aroma and luxurious black truffle shavings.

Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the art of risotto making, ensuring perfect results every time. Whether you prefer a classic or a contemporary twist, our risotto recipes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of Italy.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

25 BEST EASY AND CREAMY RISOTTO RECIPE COLLECTION



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Don't let these risotto recipes intimidate you. They may look fancy with their lobster tails and squid ink sauce, but they're all surprisingly easy to make.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Dinner     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 25

Wild Mushroom Risotto
Lemon Parmesan Risotto with Peas
Chicken and Mushroom Risotto
No-Stir Creamy Lemon Herb Baked Risotto
Creamy Lobster Risotto
Spicy Shrimp Risotto for Two
Lemony Asparagus Risotto
Mushroom Risotto with Truffle Oil
Sun-Dried Tomato Risotto
Easy Brown Rice Risotto with Mushrooms and Fresh Oregano
White Wine and Parmesan Risotto
Instant Pot Risotto
Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto
Spring Risotto with Asparagus Peas
Beet Risotto with Goat Cheese
Green Risotto Recipe
Leftover Turkey Risotto
Vegan Thai Green Curry Risotto
Cauliflower Risotto
Arancini di Riso: Sicilian Rice Balls
Risotto Nero (Squid Ink Risotto, a Venetian Recipe)
Italian Sausage and Mushroom Risotto
Gose Spring Risotto (Beer Risotto)
Bacon, Basil, and Tomato Risotto {BLT Risotto}
Fresh Salmon Risotto

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

EASY RISOTTO



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Make and share this Easy Risotto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by katymae16

Categories     Rice

Time 25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 small onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2/3 cup arborio rice, uncooked
2 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
1 dash black pepper
1/4 cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
  • Add onion and saute 1 minute.
  • Add rice, then cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in water, bouillon, and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes (don't lift the lid!).
  • Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Rice should be tender but slightly firm, and the mixture should be creamy (if necessary, stir in a little hot water to reach desired consistency).
  • Stir in parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.9, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 17.5, Sodium 174.2, Carbohydrate 38.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 1.1, Protein 6.5

QUICK AND EASY 'RISOTTO' RECIPE



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Create an easy, creamy side dish version of risotto with our Quick and Easy 'Risotto' Recipe! Rice, mushrooms and onions star in our easy 'risotto' recipe.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onions
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup dry white wine
3/4 cup KRAFT 100% Grated Parmesan and Romano Cheese, divided
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Heat oil in medium saucepan on medium heat. Add mushrooms and onions; cook and stir 5 min. or until tender.
  • Stir in rice, water and wine. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 min. or until rice is tender.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese and the milk. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 9 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 220 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0.6716 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

VERY EASY RISOTTO



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This green onion and Parmesan cheese rice dish is easy, fast and doesn't require constant stirring!

Provided by Kim Sanchez

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Risotto Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
⅔ cup sliced green onion
1 ⅓ cups uncooked long-grain rice
4 cups water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook green onions in butter briefly, then add the rice. Cook and stir for a few minutes to toast rice. Stir in water, and season with chicken bouillon and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.3 g, Cholesterol 21.2 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 8.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 284.3 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

EASY PARMESAN "RISOTTO"



Easy Parmesan

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
5 cups simmering chicken stock, preferably homemade, divided
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry white wine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 cup frozen peas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the rice and 4 cups of the chicken stock in a Dutch oven, such as Le Creuset. Cover and bake for 45 minutes, until most of the liquid is absorbed and the rice is al dente. Remove from the oven, add the remaining cup of chicken stock, the Parmesan, wine, butter, salt, and pepper, and stir vigorously for 2 to 3 minutes, until the rice is thick and creamy. Add the peas and stir until heated through. Serve hot.

SIMPLE RISOTTO



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup arborio rice
1/2 cup white wine
3 to 4 cups canned chicken stock
Parmesan cheese
Salt
Pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until tender. Stir in garlic and cook until aroma is released. Add rice and cook for 1 minute. Add wine and stir until all the liquid is absorbed. Stirring continuously add in 1/2 cup stock at a time. Do not add next 1/2 cup until the previous one has been absorbed. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and pepper.

QUICK 'N' EASY RISOTTO



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A quick version of risotto that doesn't need all of the stirring of a more traditional one. From Back of the Box recipes.

Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)

Categories     Rice Sides

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 c chopped mushrooms
1/3 c chopped onion
1 c arborio rice, uncooked
1 1/2 c water or chicken stock
1/2 c dry white wine
3/4 c romano cheese, grated
1/4 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oil in saucepan on medium heat. Add mushrooms and onion. Cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender.
  • 2. Stir in rice, water and wine. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to low. Simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
  • 3. Stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese and milk. Serve with remaining cheese.

EASY RISOTTO WITH BACON & PEAS



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Not one for risotto purists - this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go.

Provided by Mary Cadogan

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 onion
2 tbsp olive oil
knob of butter
6 rashers streaky bacon, chopped
300g risotto rice
1l hot vegetable stock
100g frozen peas
freshly grated parmesan, to serve

Steps:

  • Finely chop 1 onion. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and a knob of butter in a pan, add the onions and fry until lightly browned (about 7 minutes).
  • Add 6 chopped rashers streaky bacon and fry for a further 5 minutes, until it starts to crisp.
  • Add 300g risotto rice and 1l hot vegetable stock, and bring to the boil. Stir well, then reduce the heat and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes until the rice is almost tender.
  • Stir in 100g frozen peas, add a little salt and pepper and cook for a further 3 minutes, until the peas are cooked.
  • Serve sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 64 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 14 grams protein, Sodium 1.88 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and prevent any scrambling.
  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish. Use the best quality rice, cheese, and vegetables that you can find.
  • Follow the recipe carefully: Risotto can be a bit tricky to make, so it's important to follow the recipe carefully. Don't skip any steps or substitute ingredients, or you may end up with a dish that's not quite right.
  • Be patient: Risotto takes time to make. Don't rush the process, or you'll end up with a mushy dish. Stir the risotto constantly and add the stock slowly, allowing the rice to absorb the liquid before adding more.
  • Taste the risotto as you go: Season the risotto to taste as you're cooking it. You may need to add more salt, pepper, or Parmesan cheese to get the perfect flavor.

Conclusion:

Risotto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or even as a side dish. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect risotto every time. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, be sure to give risotto a try.

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