Basic Risotto

12 ingredients
3 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 small onion, chopped finely
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup arborio rice, uncooked
  • 1/3 cup chablis
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 4 1/2 cups chicken broth or 4 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
  • salt and pepper
  • additional parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Saute the onion in melted butter in a large saucepan until tender. Add rice, Chablis, parsley flakes, basil, paprika and onion powder. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  2. 2
    Add 1/2 cup broth, stirring constantly, until most of the liquid has been absorbed. Continue adding broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until the mixture is creamy and the rice is tender.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat, and stir in 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately.

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