This delicious Parmesan Risotto is a creamy and comforting dish that’s quick and easy to make. With simple ingredients like Arborio rice, butter, and Parmesan cheese, you can create a flavorful meal in no time. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this risotto is sure to impress with its rich, velvety texture and unbeatable taste.
Ingredients Needed:
- 1200 ml chicken broth or chicken stock or salted water
- 15 ml butter or extra virgin olive oil
- 50 g finely chopped shallots
- 1 garlic clove (½ tsp minced garlic)
- 200 g Arborio rice
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 120 ml dry white wine,
- 100 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated, divided
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
How To Make Parmesan Risotto Recipe?
- Prepare the Broth: Heat the chicken broth in a medium saucepan until it’s just below a simmer, and keep it warm.
- Cook the Shallots: In a large pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook for 4 minutes until soft.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Rice: Stir in the rice and cook for 2–5 minutes, coating the rice in the butter until it starts to turn translucent.
- Add Broth and Wine: Add 120 ml (½ cup) of warm broth and a splash of wine. Stir until the rice absorbs the liquid. Keep adding the broth in 120 ml (½ cup) portions, with a splash of wine each time, stirring until the rice absorbs it. Repeat until the rice is tender (about 25–35 minutes).
- Finish the Risotto: Remove from heat and stir in 50 g (½ cup) Parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste.
- Rest: Let the risotto rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Top with the remaining Parmesan and a few cracks of black pepper before serving.

Recipe Tips:
- Stir Often: Stir the rice often while cooking to make it creamy.
- Use Warm Broth: Keep your broth warm to cook the rice properly.
- Add Broth Slowly: Add the broth a little at a time and let the rice soak it up before adding more.
- Grate Fresh Parmesan: Use freshly grated Parmesan for a better flavor and smoother texture.
- Taste and Season: Taste your risotto before serving and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Cool the risotto to room temperature, then store it in a container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freeze: You can freeze the risotto for up to 1 month.
- Reheat: Heat the risotto on the stove with a bit of broth, stirring until warm.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
- Sodium: 480mg
- Potassium: 175mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 42g
- Dietary Fiber: 1g
- Sugars: 1g
- Protein: 8g
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Gordon Ramsay Parmesan Risotto Recipe
Course: DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes35
minutes330
kcalThis delicious Parmesan Risotto is a creamy and comforting dish that’s quick and easy to make. With simple ingredients like Arborio rice, butter, and Parmesan cheese, you can create a flavorful meal in no time. Perfect for a cozy dinner, this risotto is sure to impress with its rich, velvety texture and unbeatable taste.
Ingredients
1200 ml chicken broth or chicken stock or salted water
15 ml butter or extra virgin olive oil
50 g finely chopped shallots
1 garlic clove (½ tsp minced garlic)
200 g Arborio rice
Kosher salt, to taste
120 ml dry white wine,
100 g Parmesan cheese, finely grated, divided
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Directions
- Prepare the Broth: Heat the chicken broth in a medium saucepan until it’s just below a simmer, and keep it warm.
- Cook the Shallots: In a large pan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook for 4 minutes until soft.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the garlic and cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Add Rice: Stir in the rice and cook for 2–5 minutes, coating the rice in the butter until it starts to turn translucent.
- Add Broth and Wine: Add 120 ml (½ cup) of warm broth and a splash of wine. Stir until the rice absorbs the liquid. Keep adding the broth in 120 ml (½ cup) portions, with a splash of wine each time, stirring until the rice absorbs it. Repeat until the rice is tender (about 25–35 minutes).
- Finish the Risotto: Remove from heat and stir in 50 g (½ cup) Parmesan cheese and black pepper to taste.
- Rest: Let the risotto rest for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Top with the remaining Parmesan and a few cracks of black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Stir Often: Stir the rice often while cooking to make it creamy.
- Use Warm Broth: Keep your broth warm to cook the rice properly.
- Add Broth Slowly: Add the broth a little at a time and let the rice soak it up before adding more.
- Grate Fresh Parmesan: Use freshly grated Parmesan for a better flavor and smoother texture.
- Taste and Season: Taste your risotto before serving and adjust the salt and pepper if needed.