Description
Ina Garten’s easy parmesan risotto combines creamy Arborio rice with rich Parmesan cheese for a luxurious Italian comfort dish. Guests will savor each silky spoonful of this classic Mediterranean classic that invites warm culinary connection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.2 liters (5 cups) hot chicken stock, preferably homemade
- 300 grams (10.6 oz) Arborio rice
- 100 grams (3.5 oz) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 150 grams (5.3 oz) frozen peas
- 120 milliliters (4 fl oz) dry white wine
- 45 grams (1.6 oz) unsalted butter, diced
- 2 tsps kosher salt
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preparation: Grease a Dutch oven or ceramic casserole dish with olive oil, ensuring complete coverage to prevent ingredient adherence.
- Rice Integration: Distribute arborio rice evenly in the prepared dish, completely submerging grains in hot chicken stock for uniform moisture absorption.
- Oven Technique: Seal the dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil, then position in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) for 45 minutes, allowing gentle, consistent cooking.
- Flavor Enhancement: Remove the dish, then vigorously incorporate remaining chicken stock, Parmesan cheese, white wine, unsalted butter, kosher salt, and black pepper, creating a luxurious, velvety texture through thorough mixing.
- Final Touches: Delicately fold in frozen green peas, warming them while preserving their vibrant color and crisp character.
- Presentation: Transfer the risotto to warmed plates, embellishing with additional Parmesan cheese and a delicate pepper sprinkle, serving immediately to maintain its creamy, glossy consistency.
Notes
- Prevent Rice Clumping: Gently distribute arborio rice evenly in the liquid to ensure uniform cooking and prevent sticky, uneven texture.
- Moisture Matters: Use a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil to trap steam, creating a consistent cooking environment that helps rice absorb liquid perfectly.
- Temperature Control: Maintain a steady 175°C (350°F) oven temperature to allow gentle, even cooking that develops risotto’s signature creamy consistency.
- Final Stirring Technique: Vigorously mix in final ingredients for 2-3 minutes to create a luxurious, velvety texture that blends flavors seamlessly and prevents separation.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg