Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat water and broth in 2-quart saucepan over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and keep warm.
- Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in large saucepan over medium heat; add asparagus and cook until tender crisp. Remove asparagus; set aside.
- In same saucepan, cook onion in remaining 1 tablespoon butter until soft. Add rice and stir 2 to 3 minutes. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in 1 cup water-broth mixture. Cook uncovered, stirring frequently, until liquid is absorbed. Continue stirring and adding remaining water-broth mixture 1 cup at a time, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another.
- Cook until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in asparagus, cream, cheese, salt and pepper.
- Stir until mixture is creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately.
Is Risotto a Pasta or Rice?
Risotto is a creamy, hearty rice dish cooked with short-grain Italian Arborio rice cultivated in the Piemonte area of Northern Italy. The rice is starchy enough on its own to thicken and make its own sauce.
What is usually in risotto?
Classic risotto typically includes rice as its main ingredient, along with a small quantity of sautéed onion or shallot in butter, dry white wine, hot stock, vegetables or mushrooms, and various aromatic ingredients.
What is the best way to cook and eat asparagus?
After chopping the asparagus spears into 1-inch pieces, boil them in water for around 1 minute or until they become tender but remain bright green. Then, use a slotted spoon to transfer the blanched asparagus to a bowl of ice water and let it cool for approximately 1 minute. After that, drain the asparagus, pat it dry, and add it to salads or pastas, or simply squeeze some lemon over it and relish!
Alternative risotto dishes
This Classic Italian Risotto Recipe is uncomplicated yet indulgent. It features arborio rice, simmered in dry white wine and broth, then finished with butter and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese to create a rich and creamy dish.
With its blend of fresh and dried mushrooms and use of beef broth, this Mushroom Risotto Recipe is packed with aromatic flavors. Made with Arborio rice and finished with the decadent taste of Gruyère cheese, it's sure to be a hit.
Want another asparagus idea?
Filled with green vegetables, this Forbidden Rice and Greens Pilaf is a well-balanced, Gluten-Free and vegetarian meal. Savor it as a main course or use it as a vibrant side dish with roasted chicken, fish, or pork.
Or try this Spring Greens Risotto Recipe for more asparagus and more couscous combined! With a plethora of spring vegetables, this primavera risotto is cooked with Arborio rice and enhanced with a zesty dandelion pesto, resulting in a luscious and intricate taste that's sure to delight your palate.
Ideal Rice for Risotto
RiceSelect® Arborio Rice is ideal for a luscious, rich and creamy risotto dish. The medium-grain rice contains a higher starch content giving the dish its signature silky texture and al dente bite. Discover more risotto and arborio rice recipes.
Other Meal Inspiration
For something a bit outside your comfort zone, why not try one of our Pearl Couscous Recipes.
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