Risotto recipes have never been this easy! We’ve rounded up our favourite risottos you can whip up with the contents of your fridge (and pantry).
Risotto is an Italian rice-based dish that involves a slow process of introducing stock into the rice, stirring it until it absorbs. It works well with so many different flavours from the classic pumpkin or mushroom to chicken, prawns and so much more. We’ve also included some easy oven-baked versions if you can’t stand the thought of standing over the stove stirring for the whole time.
Which rice is best for risotto?
- Arborio: the most widely available, this produces a thicker, softer risotto but is less forgiving of overcooking.
- Carnaroli: this produces the creamiest of risottos and retains a little bite.
- Vialone nano: this is from the Veneto region of Italy. It’s a stubbier rice, traditionally used to make a looser style risotto that includes seafood.
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Basic risotto
Start with the basics and build from there!
Prawn, rosemary and corn risotto
This classic risotto has been given with a corn and seafood twist to create a hearty and fragrant dinner.
Fennel, lemon, pea and prawn risotto
This classic risotto boasts light spring flavours for a hearty dish that won’t make you feel weighed down.
Bacon and mushroom risotto
Life is better with risotto.
Mushroom, cavolo nero and quinoa risotto
Rich, earthy and packed with goodness.
Pumpkin, pea & fetta baked risotto
This risotto is designed to make life easier. Baked in the oven reducing all that stirring over the stove.
Oven-baked risotto with chicken, rocket and tomato
Oven-baked for ease.
Baked asparagus risotto
Baked risotto is a delicious alternative to the usual hand-stirred risotto (and a lot easier, too!)
Pumpkin risotto with Italian sausage & rosemary
Serve up this warming pumpkin risotto for dinner tonight!
Oven-baked capsicum risotto
Oven-baked for ease.
Baked pumpkin, sage and camembert risotto
We baked a whole wheel of camembert in this decadent pumpkin risotto. Yum!
Oven-baked risotto with chicken, rocket and tomato
A one-pan risotto recipe ideal for busy weeknights.
Julie Goodwin’s lemon & spinach risotto
There’s no need for inexpensive food to be bland or boring.
Pea and barley risotto with garlic prawns
This simple pea and barley risotto with garlic prawns will delight the family.
Cheesy risotto balls
The dish that people search for at every party.
Hearty chicken risotto
Packed with plenty of veg.
Pearl barley risotto with haloumi crumbs
We’ve swapped rice for nutty pearl barley in this beautiful pea and prosciutto recipe for a flavour and texture explosion. Try finishing your dish off with a sprinkling of haloumi crumbs to create the ultimate comfort food.
Wild mushroom risotto
Go wild!
Really good mushroom risotto
The earthy taste of four different types of mushrooms brings this risotto alive. A perfect vegetarian meal on its own or served with salad or green vegetables.
Slow-cooker mushroom risotto
Take the fuss out of dinner.
Tuna, spinach and broccolini baked risotto
Make life a little easier, well dinner at least.
Prawn and asparagus risotto
This classic flavour combination makes for a delicious risotto. It’s simple to make with quality fresh ingredients to create a wonderful lunch or dinner for the weeknight through to a special dinner.
Oven-baked tuna risotto
Baking your risotto in the oven is a lot easier than standing over the saucepan, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This one is packed full of protein-packed tuna and fresh tuna and tomatoes to create a delicious and nutritious dish.
Butter miso mushroom risotto
Enjoy the flavours of Asia with this delectable butter miso mushroom risotto. This dish is quick and easy, yet still packs bags of flavour!
Chicken and coconut risotto
Spice up your risotto.
Leek and pumpkin risotto
This light, vegetarian risotto is packed with pumpkin, leek and fragrant rosemary, making a flavour-packed and easy family dinner idea when you want to skip the steak.
Roasted pumpkin risotto
So much flavour!
Mushroom brown rice risotto
The rich and earth flavours work so well in this classic Italian rice dish.
Pumpkin and chorizo risotto
Leftover risotto makes great risotto cakes; simply shape cold risotto into patties, then pan-fry until browned lightly on both sides. Note
Bacon, mushroom and kale risotto
Please the whole family with this nourishing and flavoursome bacon, mushroom and kale risotto – the perfect idea for a quick and tasty dinner tonight!
Chicken and lemon risotto
Simply delicious.
Blue cheese and radicchio baked risotto
Radicchio originated in Italy and is a member of the chicory family. The leaves are dark burgundy in colour and have a strong bitter flavour which makes radicchio a worthy partner to the blue cheese in this dish.
Zucchini, pea and mint risotto
Fresh mint adds lightness to this delicious vegetable risotto, a great meat-free dinner option.
Creamy pumpkin risotto
Exactly what you need.
Oven-baked seafood risotto
This spectacular dish is surprisingly simple, it’s a great dish to serve up for a night of relaxed entertaining.
Baked seafood risotto
This beautiful risotto is effortless yet brimming with flavour.
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