Risotto

These are the best risotto recipes! Tried, true and delicious. This will become your new go-to for cozy, creamy no-fail risotto recipes.

First things first…

What exactly is risotto?

Risotto is a rice dish that is cooked with the slow addition of stock or broth until it reaches a creamy consistency.

How is risotto different than rice? 

Risotto is creamier than a traditional rice dish, and generally includes additional flavorings like cheese, vegetables, meats or seafood.

Can I use regular rice to make risotto? 

While risotto is traditionally made with arborio rice, you can swap in other rice varieties and end up with good results. 

Ingredients for risotto on countertop

Can I make risotto without wine? 

Yes! If you don’t have any wine on hand, you can also use dry vermouth. Or, you can omit the alcohol completely and simply add in a bit more broth. 

My Most Popular Risotto Recipes

  • Pumpkin Risotto with Goat Cheese & Dried Cranberries is the perfect Fall risotto – Rich, creamy & perfect for an elegant weeknight meal or a vegetarian Thanksgiving.
  • Beet Risotto with Goat Cheese is a delicious dish that’s perfect for Valentine’s Day but craveable every day of the year!
  • Mushroom Risotto topped with an optional dollop of truffle mousse is rich, creamy and totally decadent. It’s a delicious side dish that pairs well with beef or chicken.

Seafood Risotto Recipes:

  • Scallop Risotto is the perfect romantic dinner to make at home to celebrate Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or other special occasion.
  • This Shrimp Risotto has a rich seafood flavor and is deliciously creamy. It’s easy to make at home and perfect for an elegant dinner.

Vegetarian Risotto Recipes:

  • This Caprese Risotto features all the flavors of your favorite caprese salad. Fresh tomatoes, basil and melty mozzarella cheese combine with the creamy risotto. Finished off with a balsamic glaze drizzle.
  • Totally luxurious Lemon Mascarpone Risotto. Swirled with creamy mascarpone cheese and lemon, it’s rich, creamy, and tangy.

A Shortcut Risotto:

Instant Pot Risotto is hands-down the best way to make risotto! It has the signature creamy, rich goodness you expect without all the stirring and fuss of making it on the stove.

My Newest Risotto Recipes:

Overhead shot of prepared shrimp risotto in grey bowl with spoon.

Shrimp Risotto Recipe

This easy Shrimp Risotto recipe has a rich flavor and is deliciously creamy. It’s a restaurant-quality dish that the whole family will love!

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Overhead close up of tomato risotto on black plate garnished with fresh basil and balsamic glaze.

Creamy Tomato Risotto Recipe

This creamy tomato risotto features all the flavors of your favorite caprese salad. Fresh tomatoes, basil and melty mozzarella cheese combine with the creamy risotto. Finished off with a balsamic glaze drizzle. 

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Butternut squash risotto in grey bowl with spoon.

Butternut Squash Risotto

This always rich and warming Butternut Squash Risotto is the perfect meal for fall. Roasted squash, creamy and tender rice, and fresh sage come together to form dreamy and heavenly flavors in every bite.

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Risotto in grey bowl next to shards of parmesan cheese.

EASY Instant Pot Risotto Recipe + VIDEO

Instant Pot Risotto is hands-down the best way to make risotto! It has the signature creamy, rich goodness you expect without all the stirring and fuss of making it on the stove. Plus there are 6 add-in options to make your risotto extra flavorful. 

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