22 Unbelievably Good Risotto Recipes to Make at Home
Forget the myth that making risotto at home is too fussy or reserved only for high-end restaurants. This lineup pulls together everything from indulgent lobster and rich smoked duck to simple mushroom bakes, cozy autumn pumpkin, and bright spring pea bowls. With plenty of easy, hands-off options alongside classic stove-top favorites, you’ll quickly find a new go-to for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Grab a bowl and get ready to enjoy comfort food at its absolute finest.
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!
Butternut Squash Risotto
Butternut Squash Risotto is a fall favorite around here. With slightly sweet and savory flavors and gorgeous orange color, this meatless entree or side dish is a perfect way to enjoy seasonal flavors on a nice Autumn night.
Lobster Risotto
There’s nothing better than this creamy lobster risotto made at home that copies the Gordon Ramsay Hell’s Kitchen recipe. I have always loved the look (and tantalizing taste!) of the creamy risotto rice dish and I have spent MANY hours perfecting this popular copycat recipe for you to make at home.
Parmesan Risotto Recipe to Make at Home
This parmesan risotto recipe is wonderfully delicious and perfect for an impressive dinner. If you follow my instructions, you will have a spectacularly creamy, delicious, cheesy risotto in no time.
Chicken and Pea Risotto
This pea and chicken risotto recipe is pure comfort food! Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make… there’s really nothing to it! Minimal prep time, only a few ingredients and no fuss. Italian food at its best.
Italian Four Cheese Risotto
Italian Four Cheese Risotto, is a creamy cheese lovers dream. Rich and cheesy made with four of the best Italian cheeses. And it definitely isn’t as hard to make as you think! Try it and see.
Risotto Verde (Green Risotto)
Whip up a super creamy, vibrantly colorful, and flavorful risotto verde using less than 10 ingredients. This recipe has all the information and tips you need for achieving perfectly creamy rice with the tastiest green spinach and basil sauce, along with suggestions for toppings to give it some extra pizzazz.
Spring Pea and Radish Risotto
Citrus infused creamy arborio rice is tossed with fresh spring peas and Meyer lemon dijon roasted radishes. Topped with crumbly bacon and freshly grated parmesan, this is pea and radish risotto is spring comfort food at its best!
Risotto ai Funghi (Mushroom Risotto)
A rich and extremely tasty mushroom risotto (or Risotto ai Funghi as they say in Italy) with soft sautéed garlic mushrooms, punchy Parmesan and a splash of fresh cream. A simple one-pan recipe that’s ready in just over 30 minutes.
Beef Risotto
This is one hearty beef risotto recipe you don’t want to miss out on. If you love a good old pasta Bolognese recipe and a delicious risotto, there is no reason why you can’t combine the flavours of both to make one stellar dish. Finally, you don’t need to choose between the two any more!
Lemon Saffron Risotto
A lovely blend of saffron-laced and lemon zested arborio rice with shaved fennel, cut asparagus and fresh lemon. It is hearty enough to be served as a main course, but also perfect as a side dish.
Smoked Salmon Risotto with Asparagus & Lemon
Make this super easy no-stir Smoked Salmon Risotto in just 30 minutes! Loaded with amazing lemon, asparagus and cold smoked salmon flavor and sure to quickly become your go-to dinner party dish.
Sage Parsnip Risotto
This creamy risotto will blow your socks off! This is a meal that the whole family will fall in love with! So easy to make and so amazing to eat!
Chicken Bacon Risotto
This chicken bacon risotto is a creamy, flavorful (elevated) comfort food that comes together in less than 40 minutes! It is easier to make than you might think and is definitely worth the small bit of effort! Of course, it is so delicious that everyone will ask for seconds!
Smoked Duck and Mushroom Risotto
This smoked duck and mushroom risotto is the epitome of elegant comfort food with its rich and creamy texture and succulent duck meat! I used the leftovers from my smoked duck, but you can always make things easier by picking one up at the store! Trust me, this fabulous risotto is more than worth it!
Prawn Risotto
This creamy prawn risotto (also known as shrimp risotto) is a fabulous gourmet dish that is easy to make and impossible to say no to! Plump, juicy prawns and rich Parmesan risotto go together so perfectly, it’s a match made in heaven!
Apple Risotto with Marcona Almonds
Make this delicious Apple Risotto loaded with apple flavors in 35 minutes. Apple Risotto is a delicious side dish or meal on its own, topped with crunchy Marcona almonds. Follow my no-stir risotto method for the creamiest, easiest risotto!
Baked Pumpkin Risotto
This Baked Pumpkin Risotto is made with brown rice, making it a healthier option than standard risotto. It’s rich and creamy in spite of being vegan and dairy free, and since it’s baked there’s almost no stirring required.
Mushroom Truffle Risotto
Make the best no-stir Mushroom Truffle Risotto in under 40 minutes. Loaded with flavor from mushrooms, white truffle oil and white wine it’s a great dinner party dish that’s sure to impress. Just don’t tell them how easy it was to make!
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.
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!
Creamy Mushroom Truffle Risotto Recipe
This truffle mushroom risotto is perfect for your next dinner party or date night! It’s incredibly flavorful, decadent, with a lot of truffle infused into every level.
