Description
Asparagus risotto is a creamy and comforting dish that highlights tender asparagus and rich Arborio rice, making it perfect for any occasion—from cozy weeknight dinners to elegant gatherings.
Ingredients
- Arborio rice
- Fresh asparagus
- Vegetable broth
- Parmesan cheese
- White wine
- Onion
- Garlic
- Olive oil and butter
- Black pepper and salt
Instructions
- Wash and trim asparagus; cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in Arborio rice, toasting it for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in white wine, stirring until mostly absorbed.
- Gradually add warm vegetable broth, one ladle at a time, allowing each addition to absorb before adding more.
- When rice is nearly al dente, stir in asparagus and cook for an additional 5 minutes until creamy.
- Fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (210g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg