Easy Risotto

from the "Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook"

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 1  small onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup)
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
• 2⁄3 cup arborio rice, uncooked
• 2  cups water
• 1  teaspoon chicken bouillon
• 1  dash black pepper
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese or 1⁄4 cup romano cheese, grated

Directions

1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
2. Add onion and saute 1 minute.
3. Add rice, then cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
4. Stir in water, bouillon, and pepper.
5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes (don't lift the lid!).
6. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Rice should be tender but slightly firm, and the mixture should be creamy (if necessary, stir in a little hot water to reach desired consistency).
7. Stir in parmesan cheese.