Ingredients

• 1/2 cup arborio rice
• 2 tablespoons butter, divided
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2-2 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Easy Arborio Risotto directions

• 1

  In a medium skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft. Add the rice and stir to coat.

• 2

  Slowly pour in 1/2 cup chicken stock. Cook and stir until chicken stock is absorbed by the rice. Repeat this step, adding 1/2 cup of stock at a time, stirring constantly. Rice is done when tender and creamy and the liquid has been absorbed. Add salt and pepper as needed.

• 3

  Remove from heat. Stir in remaining butter. Ladle the risotto onto a warm serving dish or bowl and sprinkle Parmesan over the top. Serve immediately.