BASIC RISOTTO

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

Provided by Meg Sweetland Baker

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced (to taste)
2 cups arborio rice
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 1/2 cups chicken broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetable broth
1/3 cup parmesan cheese or 1/3 cup asiago cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Bring broth to boil in saucepan.
  • Melt butter in a different saucepan.
  • Add onion and garlic to butter, saute until tender.
  • Add rice. Saute 2-3 minutes.
  • Add white wine. Stir until absorbed.
  • Add hot broth 1/4 cup at a time. Stir occasionally until broth is absorbed.
  • Continue adding broth in small amounts until all broth is absorbed. This should take 20-25 minutes.
  • Try some of the rice. It should be tender but firm.
  • When the rice is done, add cheese. Stir until melted and combined.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 493.6, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.6, Sodium 647.9, Carbohydrate 83.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.8, Protein 13.1

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