This easy and creamy Pea Risotto is a quick and delicious meal perfect for any night. With a simple blend of Arborio rice, fresh peas, and Parmesan, it’s a comforting dish that can be made with everyday ingredients.
Ingredients Needed:
- 1.2 liters vegetable stock or broth
- 15g butter or olive oil
- 3 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 200g Arborio rice
- Kosher salt, to taste
- 150g shelled peas, fresh or thawed from frozen
- 120ml dry white wine
- 100g Parmesan cheese, finely grated and divided
- 60g mascarpone
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped, for garnish
How To Make Pea Risotto Recipe?
- Prepare the Broth: Heat the vegetable stock in a saucepan and keep it warm on low heat.
- Cook Shallots: Heat butter in a large pan, add chopped shallots, and cook for 4 minutes until soft.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Cook Rice: Add rice to the pan, stir to coat, and cook for 2-5 minutes until the rice is slightly translucent.
- Add Peas: Stir in the peas and cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add Liquids: Pour in 120ml (½ cup) of warm broth and a splash of wine. Stir until absorbed.
- Cook Risotto: Continue adding broth and wine in small amounts, stirring until absorbed. Cook for 25–35 minutes until rice is al dente.
- Finish Risotto: Remove from heat, stir in mascarpone, Parmesan, and black pepper. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Add Herbs: Stir in tarragon, chives, and lemon juice.
- Serve: Serve in bowls and top with lemon zest, mint, and remaining Parmesan.

Recipe Tips:
- Keep the broth warm: Warm broth helps the rice cook evenly and soak up the liquid better.
- Stir often: Stir the risotto to stop the rice from sticking and cook it evenly.
- Add liquid slowly: Add broth and wine in small amounts, letting the rice absorb it before adding more.
- Taste as you cook: Taste the risotto and adjust seasoning to make it perfect.
- Use fresh peas: Fresh or thawed peas give the best flavor.
How To Store & Reheat Leftovers?
- Refrigerate: Let the risotto cool, then put it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Freeze: Cool the risotto completely, then freeze it in a container for up to 1 month.
- Reheat: Heat the risotto in a pan over low heat with a little broth or water, stirring until hot.
Nutrition Facts:
- Calories: 584 kcal
- Total Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Cholesterol: 39mg
- Sodium: 900mg
- Potassium: 230mg
- Total Carbohydrate: 91g
- Dietary Fiber: 3g
- Sugars: 3g
- Protein: 18g
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Gordon Ramsay Pea Risotto Recipe
Course: DinnerCuisine: ItalianDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes30
minutes584
kcalThis easy and creamy Pea Risotto is a quick and delicious meal perfect for any night. With a simple blend of Arborio rice, fresh peas, and Parmesan, it’s a comforting dish that can be made with everyday ingredients.
Ingredients
1.2 liters vegetable stock or broth
15g butter or olive oil
3 shallots, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
200g Arborio rice
Kosher salt, to taste
150g shelled peas, fresh or thawed from frozen
120ml dry white wine
100g Parmesan cheese, finely grated and divided
60g mascarpone
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped, for garnish
Directions
- Prepare the Broth: Heat the vegetable stock in a saucepan and keep it warm on low heat.
- Cook Shallots: Heat butter in a large pan, add chopped shallots, and cook for 4 minutes until soft.
- Add Garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Cook Rice: Add rice to the pan, stir to coat, and cook for 2-5 minutes until the rice is slightly translucent.
- Add Peas: Stir in the peas and cook for 3-5 minutes.
- Add Liquids: Pour in 120ml (½ cup) of warm broth and a splash of wine. Stir until absorbed.
- Cook Risotto: Continue adding broth and wine in small amounts, stirring until absorbed. Cook for 25–35 minutes until rice is al dente.
- Finish Risotto: Remove from heat, stir in mascarpone, Parmesan, and black pepper. Taste and add salt if needed.
- Add Herbs: Stir in tarragon, chives, and lemon juice.
- Serve: Serve in bowls and top with lemon zest, mint, and remaining Parmesan.
Notes
- Keep the broth warm: Warm broth helps the rice cook evenly and soak up the liquid better.
- Stir often: Stir the risotto to stop the rice from sticking and cook it evenly.
- Add liquid slowly: Add broth and wine in small amounts, letting the rice absorb it before adding more.
- Taste as you cook: Taste the risotto and adjust seasoning to make it perfect.
- Use fresh peas: Fresh or thawed peas give the best flavor.