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Creamy Fennel Parmesan Risotto

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Italian 🇮🇹 Vegetarian 🥦

Creamy Fennel Parmesan Risotto layers the gentle sweetness of fennel with the velvety richness of Arborio rice and a lush finish of heavy cream. Parmesan adds a nutty depth while vegetable broth keeps it comforting and meatless, perfect for a cozy dinner or an elegant side at a gathering.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook25 min
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyMedium
Creamy Fennel Parmesan Risotto
  1. 1

    Trim the bases from the fennel bulbs, then cut a cone from the bases to remove the cores. Slice the fennel bulbs lengthwise into 1/4-inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Melt butter in a heavy-bottomed stock pot over medium heat. Add the fennel and the onion; cook for 2 minutes.

  3. 3

    Stir in the rice; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the rice is lightly toasted.

  4. 4

    Stir in 1 cup vegetable broth; keep stirring until the liquid is almost fully absorbed. Repeat with the remaining broth, stirring constantly. Adding the broth should take 15 to 20 minutes.

  5. 5

    Stir in the cream, 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and the parsley; cook until the rice is tender yet slightly firm and the risotto is thick and creamy. Season with black pepper. Divide the risotto among bowls; sprinkle with the remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese.

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