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The Ultimate Guide to Perfectly Creamy Risotto: A Step-by-Step Recipe
Ever wonder if you can eat gourmet on a broke budget? Same. Here’s my hack: make a luxuriously creamy risotto that doesn’t break the bank. A meal that’s elegant yet simple enough for busy moms and broke students alike. Yes, you read that right—it’s both decadent and budget-friendly. We’re talking Under $2/serving!
Why You’ll Love It
- Under $2/serving!
- Family-friendly and picky-eater approved
- Zero fancy kitchen gear needed
- Leftovers are even better the next day
- Easy to meal prep or double for later
Ingredients
- 2 cups Arborio rice
- 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock, heated
- 1 cup white wine (optional, but delightful)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil and/or parsley for garnish (optional)
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Instructions
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the Arborio rice to the pan and stir to coat it with oil, cooking for about 2 minutes until the rice starts to turn translucent around the edges.
- If using, pour the white wine into the pan. Stir continuously until the wine is fully absorbed by the rice.
- Begin adding the warm stock to the rice, about ½ cup at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until the liquid is almost fully absorbed before adding the next ½ cup.
- Continue the process until the rice is creamy and cooked through, but still al dente. This should take about 18-20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired and serve immediately.
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