Oven-Baked Risotto
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 3/4 cup arborio rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 2 to 2 1/4 cups hot water
- 1/2 cup homemade or low sodium canned chicken stock
- 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425°. In an ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the rice and cook, stirring to coat the grains with oil, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the wine and cook until it has completely evaporated, about 1 minute. Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, the stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Cover, transfer to the oven, and bake, until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove from oven. Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup water (the consistency of the risotto should be creamy), the butter, cheese, and parsley. Serve immediately.
Source: Everyday Food - Issue 1, March/April 2003, Page 100.