Kittencals Creamy Parmesan Risotto Recipes

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY PARMESAN RISOTTO

Steps:

• Bring the chicken broth to a boil in a saucepan; reduce the heat, to low and cover the saucepan to keep hot.
• In another heavy-bottomed saucepan melt 1/4 cup butter over medium-low heat, add in onion and saute until very tender but not brown (about 8-10 minutes).
• Add in garlic and stir for about 2 minutes.
• Increase heat slightly and add in the rice; stir for 1 minute.
• Slowly add in 1-1/2 cups hot broth with a ladle; boil gently, stirring until the broth is absorbed.
• Add in another 1 cup broth, and stir until absorbed.
• Add in 1/2 cup broth at a time allowing the broth to absorb before adding in another 1/2 cup (do this until you have used up all of the broth) stirring frequently until the rice is tender and creamy (this should take between 25-30 minutes).
• Stir in 3 tablespoons butter and 1-1/4 cup (or less) grated Parmesan cheese; mix to combine.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with chopped parsley.

KITTENCAL'S CREAMY PARMESAN OVEN-BAKED RICE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees F (or 350 degrees F for air-convection oven).
• Set oven rack to second-lowest position.
• Heat oil in a medium oven-proof saucepan over medium-high heat; add in onion and saute until softened (about 4 minutes).
• Add in garlic; cook stirring for about 2-3 minutes.
• Add in the next 5 ingredients; stir over medium heat until smooth and bubbly.
• Mix in the rice, then season with black pepper and salt.
• Cover with a tight-fitting lid.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Remove from oven and stir the mixture ( the saucepan will be hot so handle carefully holding with a tea towel).
• Return to oven and continue baking uncovered for another 10-15 minutes or until the rice is soft.
• You may mix in more Parmesan cheese if desired.
• The rice is best if served immediately.