Herbaceous Italian Thyme Risotto with Parmesan Cream

Name: Herbaceous Italian Thyme Risotto with Parmesan Cream
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 small onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth; 2 sprigs fresh thyme; 1/4 cup fresh parsley; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; Salt and white pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese; Fresh thyme sprigs

A creamy and aromatic risotto, perfect for a cozy dinner.

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

1 h 10 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Risotto

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

For the Herb Mixture

2 sprigs fresh thyme

leaves only

1/4 cup fresh parsley

chopped

For the Parmesan Cream

1 1/2 cups heavy cream

1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and white pepper

to taste

For the Finishing Touch

2 tablespoons butter

1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

fresh shavings

Fresh thyme sprigs

for garnish

Preparation

Making the Herb Mixture

Remove thyme leaves

Remove thyme leaves from the sprigs.

Chop parsley

Finely chop the parsley.

Combine herbs

Combine parsley and thyme in a small bowl.

Preparing the Parmesan Cream

Heat cream

In a small saucepan, heat the cream gently.

Melt cheese

Stir in grated Parmesan until melted.

Season

Season with salt and white pepper to taste.

Cooking Process

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.

Risotto Technique

Add broth one ladle at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed, and rice is creamy with a slight bite.

Finishing the Risotto

Stir in butter, herb mixture, and adjust seasoning. Allow to rest briefly for flavors to meld.

Plating & Serving