12 Dreamy, Creamy Risottos Anyone Can Make
Risotto may look fancy, but it’s actually one of the easiest comfort foods you can make at home. These 12 dreamy, creamy risottos prove that anyone—yes, even beginners—can master this rich and restaurant-worthy dish. With flavors ranging from classic parmesan to bold mushroom, seafood, and seasonal twists, there’s something here for every craving. Get ready to stir up a bowl of pure, cozy perfection!
Instant Pot Risotto
How to make Risotto in the Instant Pot. Impress even yourself with this amazing homemade risotto where the pressure cooker does all the hard work!
Gordon Ramsay’s Mushroom Risotto
This mushroom risotto recipe includes plenty of rich flavors that combine perfectly to make an elegant dish suitable for Hell’s Kitchen. There is a tasty nuttiness from the Arborio rice and a rich, earthy flavor from the mushrooms, all coated with creamy Parmesan cheese and butter (with just a hint of white wine). It is the perfect dish to impress your guests at your next dinner party or holiday celebration!
Saffron Risotto (Risotto alla Milanese)
Saffron risotto (risotto alla Milanese) is a traditional Italian dish out of Milan that is rich, creamy, and fragrant. You can serve it as a primo piatto (first course) or alongside your favorite meat or fish! This risotto’s vibrant golden hue and distinct flavor make it a satisfying side dish you won’t soon forget!
Cavolo Nero Risotto
Cavolo nero risotto is a fresh, simple yet delicious meal that’s perfect for date night or just for a weekend treat. Light and full of flavour, this kale risotto is naturally creamy and moreish and pairs perfectly with a glass of white!
Chicken and Chorizo Risotto
Chicken and chorizo risotto is creamy, delicious and very easy to make. It has golden bits of chicken thighs, flavourful slices of chorizo and plenty of Parmesan for a perfectly comforting meal.
Instant Pot Barley Risotto with Mushrooms
This Instant Pot barley risotto with mushrooms is a great way to add more whole grains to your diet. Barley risotto is tender and creamy, and making it in the pressure cooker is quite effortless.
Creamy Smoked Salmon and Rocket Risotto
This mouthwatering smoked salmon risotto is naturally creamy for a luscious yet light dinner. It gets an extra kick from the rocket and it’s super easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
Creamy Chicken Risotto with Mushrooms
This creamy chicken risotto with mushrooms follows a traditional method and provides you with a bowl of goodness that will comfort you no matter how hard was your day.
Asparagus and Artichoke Risotto (Risotto ai Carciofi)
A light and fresh risotto that’s perfect for a spring dinner, this asparagus and artichoke risotto is full of flavour and super easy to make. The asparagus and artichokes are shallow-fried to enhance their aroma and the lemon takes this risotto ai carciofi to the next level.
Instant Pot Lemon Asparagus Risotto
This Instant Pot lemon asparagus risotto is bright, creamy, and incredibly easy to make. It’s just the perfect weeknight dinner that happens to be vegetarian and absolutely delicious.
Vegan Mushroom Risotto
Each bite of this Vegan Risotto with Miso Mushrooms will have you dying to get up for seconds! Creamy risotto rice is combined with umami mushrooms and savory miso to create an indulgent dish that’s perfect for date nights, weeknights, or ANY night!
Crab Risotto
This decadent crab risotto (Risotto al Granchio) is a delicious way to serve a hearty and amazingly flavorful crab dinner. The creamy texture of the risotto is studded with tender chunks of crab meat for an absolutely rich and tasty appetizer, side, or main dish!
