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Herbaceous Italian Thyme Risotto with Parmesan Cream

Name: Herbaceous Italian Thyme Risotto with Parmesan Cream
Prep time: 23 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 93 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth, kept warm; 2 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and white pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, fresh shavings; Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish

This Italian-inspired risotto is rich in flavor, with fresh thyme and a velvety parmesan cream to delight your taste buds.

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·By Ethan Brooks·January 28, 2026

Herbaceous Italian Thyme Risotto with Parmesan Cream — Main Course served and photographed from above

Prep

23 min

Cook

1 h 10 min

Difficulty

Intermediate

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Risotto

For the Herb Mixture

For the Parmesan Cream

For the Finishing Touch

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 955 kcal
Protein: 24.7 g
Carbs: 78.4 g
Fat: 54.7 g
Fiber: 1.1 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 3820 kcal
Protein: 98.6 g
Carbs: 313.7 g
Fat: 218.8 g
Fiber: 4.2 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice	1305	29.1	275.4	2.7	2.7
2 tablespoons olive oil	239	0	0	27	0
1 small onion finely chopped	28	0.8	6.6	0.1	1.2
2 cloves garlic minced	8	0.4	1.8	0	0.1
1 cup dry white wine	200	0.4	5.8	0	0
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth kept warm	60	6	8	0.4	0
2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves only	1	0	0.2	0	0.1
1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped	1	0.1	0.2	0	0.1
1 1/2 cups heavy cream	1235	9.8	10.2	129.8	0
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese	431	40.6	4.4	28.6	0
Salt and white pepper to taste	0	0	0	0	0
2 tablespoons butter	204	0.2	0	23	0
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese fresh shavings	108	10.2	1.1	7.2	0
Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish	0	0	0	0	0

These are estimates, not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Making the Herb Mixture

1
Remove thyme leaves
Remove thyme leaves from the sprigs.
2
Chop parsley
Finely chop the parsley.
3
Combine herbs
Combine parsley and thyme in a small bowl.

Preparing the Parmesan Cream

1
Heat cream
In a small saucepan, heat the cream gently.
2
Melt cheese
Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.
3
Season
Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

How to Make Herbaceous Italian Thyme Risotto with Parmesan Cream

Total time: 1 h 33 min · Yields 4 servings

1
Wine Reduction
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until soft, then add rice and stir until the grains are well-coated. Pour in the wine and reduce until almost evaporated.
2
Risotto Technique
Add broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed, and rice is creamy with a slight bite.
3
Finishing the Risotto
Stir in butter, herb mixture, and adjust seasoning. Allow to rest briefly for flavors to meld.