Easy "almost" Parmesan Risotto

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

This rice is like the real risotto, but takes much less time to prepare, if you prefer it more cheesy taste then add in more Parmesan cheese, I advise that you really be careful when adding the salt as the Parmesan already has a lot of salt content, but load up on freshly ground black pepper, this rice will become a favorite of yours, it is so good --- this is not a recipe for a fluffy rice, it is more on the creamy style similar to risotto, I most always add about 1 heaping tablespoon of minced fresh garlic in with the chopped onion but that is optional, really you can add in whatever you like to this, I have even added in peas :)

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 3 tablespoons butter (no subs please!)
• 1 small onion , finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (optional)
• ¾ cup short grain arborio rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can good quality chicken broth
• ½ cup water
• 1⁄3; cup grated parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add in the chopped onion and fresh garlic (if using); saute for about 3-4 minutes, or until soft but not brown.
3. Add in the rice; cook/stir for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
5. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is tender.
6. Delicious!

Reviews

[Moonshadow_Girl]

I'm quickly becoming a fan of Kittencal! This is a great and easy recipe. I only use 1 pat of butter, and don't add any salt (plenty of salt from the chicken broth). I've used grated parmesan cheese from a bottle, freshly grated parmesan, and most recently, freshly grated asiago cheese. All delish, all came out great! Thanks for another fantastic recipe!

[Gluten free and fab]

All I can say is delicious!! This recipe was so easy and very yummy. I forgot to add the italian seasonings, but it was still fantastic. I served with a crockpot pot roast and the juices over this risotto were divine. My only regret was that I didn't make more. Thanks for the recipe!

[jazminandbilly]

wow... i loved this recipe.. it was simple and very easy to make... my family loved the rice..This was our first time eating risotto, so this one is a keeper..Dont know if it made a difference but i added 1/2 tbsp of mascarpone cheese... Thank u for sharing this recipe is clearly a 5 star...