A good risotto recipe is just about the best dish you can cook in one pot. But what’s the secret to good risotto recipes? From how to cook risotto to picking the perfect seasonal recipe, there are a few golden rules: keep the stock hot at a simmer; stir the broth or liquid into the rice, one ladleful at a time; and make sure the rice is al dente, never soggy. Finish with a generous dollop of butter, mascarpone, or crème fraîche for a creamy risotto, and above all, don’t forget to grate parmesan cheese on top.
Our risotto dish ideas range from an easy mushroom risotto ready in 30 minutes to perhaps the best butternut pumpkin risotto recipe (AKA butternut squash risotto) with brown butter and Gorgonzola. Some of our best risotto recipes call for a splash of dry white wine to deglaze the pan, others vermouth. Some are speedy vegetarian risotto recipes for quick dinners, while others come in the form of luxurious seafood risotto recipes and simple but crowd-pleasing bowls of Arborio rice to serve at your next dinner party. Whatever risotto recipe you’re after, we have you covered.
Our favourite risotto recipes for autumn and winter
Sage and spinach pesto risotto
A vibrant and easy risotto recipe worth committing to memory.
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Kale and sausage risotto
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for kale and sausage risotto.
Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola
Risotto plus a glass of Barolo equals a good time. Adding Barolo to the risotto? That’s a guaranteed formula for fun.
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Leek, mushroom and thyme risotto
A vegetarian-friendly dish that celebrates all that’s good about winter cooking.
Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs
This bright pea risotto recipe is the perfect way to welcome spring – and it hails from one of our favourite Hobart restaurants, Fico.
Squash risotto with Taleggio and oregano
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for squash risotto with Taleggio and oregano.
Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone.
Chicken with buckwheat and mushroom risotto
Fast recipe for chicken with buckwheat and mushroom risotto.
Squid ink risotto
Australian Gourmet Traveller Italian seafood recipe for squid ink risotto
Farro risotto with mushrooms, leek and parmesan
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for farro risotto with mushrooms, leek and parmesan.
Green risotto with Piave vecchio and sage
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Green risotto with Piave vecchio and sage
Mushroom and mascarpone risotto
This fast mushroom risotto recipe, made rich and creamy with mascarpone, is sure to become a favourite.
Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato
Australian Gourmet Traveller chefs’ recipe for cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato by Smolt restaurant in Tasmania
Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter
A hearty autumn-friendly dish from the Paski co-owner and chef that’s perfect for the transition from warm to cold.
Risotto with nettles and porcini
Australian Gourmet Traveller fast recipe for risotto with nettles and porcini
Risotto mantecato alla Fontina
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Risotto mantecato alla Fontina
Veal saltimbocca with risotto Milanese
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for veal saltimbocca with risotto Milanese by Matt Moran
Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté
Australian Gourmet Traveller French recipe for snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté by Jacques Reymond.
Ham, Fontina and rosemary risotto
Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for Ham, Fontina and rosemary risotto
Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus
Australian Gourmet Traveller and Enoteca restaurant main course recipe for rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus
Basic risotto
Requiring mostly basic pantry ingredients and only a few utensils, this northern Italian staple makes a hearty lunch or dinner.
Breakfast risotto with poached rhubarb
Australian Gourmet Traveller Italian recipe for breakfast risotto with poached rhubarb.
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