Stanley Tucci Makes Risotto

Ingredients

• 5 cups Arborio Rice (rinsed briefly under cold water)
• 8 cups Chicken Broth (kept hot on the stove)
• 1 cup Dry White Wine (optional but adds depth)
• 2 medium Onion (finely diced)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra‑virgin preferred)
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter (cut into cubes, room temperature)
• 1.5 cups Parmesan Cheese (freshly grated)
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black Pepper (freshly ground)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Dice the onions, mince the garlic, grate the Parmesan, and have the hot broth and wine ready in separate containers.

   Time: PT5M

2. Sauté Aromatics

   Heat olive oil and 2 tbsp butter in the saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds more.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: Medium

3. Toast the Rice

   Add the Arborio rice to the pan, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until each grain is lightly coated and slightly translucent at the edges.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Deglaze with Wine

   Pour in the cup of white wine, stirring until the liquid is almost completely absorbed.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Add Broth Gradually

   Begin adding the hot broth one ladleful (about ½ cup) at a time, stirring constantly and waiting until each addition is almost fully absorbed before adding the next.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Finish the Risotto

   When the rice is al dente and the mixture is creamy (about 18‑20 minutes total cooking), remove the pan from heat. Stir in the remaining 2 tbsp butter and the grated Parmesan until melted and fully incorporated. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

   Time: PT5M

7. Rest and Serve

   Cover the saucepan with a clean kitchen towel and let the risotto rest for 2 minutes. Then spoon generous handfuls onto warm plates and serve immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

8 g

Carbohydrates

55 g

Fat

10 g

Fiber

2 g