Creamy and comforting, a good risotto doesn’t have to be complicated. It only takes a few ingredients — rice, broth, cheese and butter — to make one of Italy’s most iconic dishes. In its most basic ...

Image caption, The stages of the perfect risotto, from tostatura to mantecatura. However, some people think that all this stirring is unnecessary. They say that all the starch is on the outside of ...

Risotto is known for being a finicky dish, and once you put in all that work, you want it to be a hearty meal. Add one ...

Risotto is more than just a dish: it is an icon of Italian cuisine and a symbol of comfort food. Its enveloping creaminess and the versatility that allows it to marry with endless ingredients make it ...

Stir the risotto regularly to prevent it from sticking and to help it cook evenly. When the rice is creamy but retains a little bite, turn off the heat and stir in the remaining butter and ...

Hands stirring a risotto being prepared on a stovetop - Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock You might think you make the perfect risotto by meticulously following a recipe. And sure, you can get good results ...

Known for sumptuous creations full of delight, Nigella's risotto calls for just a few staple items from the pantry and comes together in under 40 minutes. It's the perfect treat whether you're ...

Or don’t: A bowl of classic, creamy risotto is perfect on its own. By Melissa Clark Kay Chun’s risotto.Credit...Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini.

Although it could have been creamier, the finished product was delicious - and a perfect meal to ease my New Year's hangover Following De Laurentiis' suggestion, I seasoned my finished risotto ...