Name: Creamy Parmesan Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice; 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock, hot; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 small onion, finely minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp white pepper; 1 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, freshly grated; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves; Extra Parmesan for serving; Black pepper for finishing; Truffle oil for drizzling (optional)

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Creamy Parmesan Risotto

Perfectly creamy risotto with authentic Italian flavor - no stirring required, just silky perfection

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