Creamy Parmesan Risotto
Creamy Parmesan Risotto delivers a lush, velvety texture with gentle nuttiness from aged cheese and a whisper of white wine aroma. Each spoonful feels comforting yet elegant, ideal as a cozy weeknight side or a refined companion to roasted vegetables or seafood. The fresh parsley brightens the richness, balancing the buttery finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Parmesan Risotto, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 58
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan over medium-high heat until the butter melts. Lower the heat to medium-low; add the shallot and garlic. Cook, stirring, until the shallots are translucent but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add the rice and stir until it is coated in the oil and begins to toast, about 5 minutes. Pour in the wine and let it simmer until mostly evaporated, then stir in 1/3 of the boiling vegetable broth; keep stirring until the rice absorbs the liquid and becomes creamy. Repeat this two more times, stirring constantly. The total time for stirring in the broth should be 15 to 20 minutes. When done, the rice should be tender yet slightly firm. You may not need all the vegetable stock.
- 3
Take the pan off the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and white pepper until evenly mixed. Serve right away.
- Calories 217.47 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 4.17 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 27.94 g 10%
- Total Fat 7.94 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 3.49 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 12.66 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 125.01 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 1.02 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 0.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 66.22 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.55 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 60.67 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 6.24 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.98 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Creamy Parmesan Risotto is an Italian side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Arborio Rice, Butter, Fresh Parsley, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 217.47 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Parmesan Risotto?
- It is an Italian risotto recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Creamy Parmesan Risotto made of?
- The main ingredients are Arborio Rice, Butter, Fresh Parsley, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Minced Garlic. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Parmesan Risotto?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 217.47 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Parmesan Risotto easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy Parmesan Risotto healthy?
- Creamy Parmesan Risotto has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 217.47 calories and 4.17 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 125.01 mg (5% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.49 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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