Easy "almost" Parmesan Risotto

Name: Easy "almost" Parmesan Risotto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons butter (no subs please!); 1 small onion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (optional); 3/4 cup short grain arborio rice; 1 (14 ounce) can good quality chicken broth; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning; salt and pepper

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Recipe by Kittencalrecipezazz

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 :)

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READY IN: 25mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

3

tablespoons butter (no subs please!)
1

small onion, finely chopped
1

tablespoon minced fresh garlic (optional)
³⁄₄

cup short grain arborio rice
1

(14 ounce) can good quality chicken broth
¹⁄₂

cup water
¹⁄₃

cup grated parmesan cheese
¹⁄₂

teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
salt and pepper

DIRECTIONS

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
Add in the chopped onion and fresh garlic (if using); saute for about 3-4 minutes, or until soft but not brown.
Add in the rice; cook/stir for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
Add in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
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.
Delicious!

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