Risotto is a classic Italian dish made of Arborio rice, a starchy, short-grain variety that cooks to a creamy consistency. Most well-stocked supermarkets carry it, either near other rice products or with specialty grains.
Recipe information
Yield
6 servings
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
Step 2
Combine the rice with the stock, 1 cup water, and the garlic in a 2-quart casserole. Cover and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. At the third stirring, stir in 1 cup water. When done, the rice should have a tender and creamy texture.
Step 3
Stir in the vegetable, and let the risotto stand for 5 minutes before serving. Pass around the Parmesan cheese for topping.
risotto
Step 4
If you’re familiar with this dish, you probably think of constant standing and stirring, since that is, in fact, how risotto is traditionally made. Preparing risotto is actually not that difficult, and it’s a great exercise in mindful cooking, but this process may not appeal to everyone. If you want to experience this great Italian comfort food, here’s an easier way.
Step 5
In this baked version, you just throw everything into a casserole dish and put it in the oven, stirring once every 15 minutes. The results are terrific, and while you enjoy the aroma permeating from the oven, you can relax and listen to opera with a glass of wine in hand.
Menu
Step 6
Baked Risotto (this page)
Step 7
White Bean and Dried Tomato Spread (page 239)
Step 8
Fresh Italian bread
Step 9
Bountiful tossed salad
nutrition information
Step 10
Calories: 144
Step 11
Total Fat: 0g
Step 12
Protein: 4g
Step 13
Carbohydrate: 30g
Step 14
Cholesterol: 0mg
Step 15
Sodium: 100mg
