Food & Cooking Recipes Risotto 4.0 (2) Add your rating & review By Martha Stewart Test Kitchen Martha Stewart Test Kitchen The recipes developed by our test kitchen team have undergone a rigorous process of development and testing, ensuring that every element is optimal, from ingredient amounts to method and cooking time. This process includes triple-testing recipes to ensure they meet our high standards. The many stellar cooks and food editors who have been part of our team include Sarah Carey, Lucinda Scala Quinn, Jennifer Aaronson, Shira Bocar, Anna Kovel, Greg Lofts, Riley Wofford, Lauren Tyrell, and Lindsay Leopold. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 4, 2022 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Servings: 4 Preparing a successful risotto is easier than you imagine—just follow this simple recipe from "Martha Stewart's Cooking School." Ingredients For the Stock 1 rib celery, cut in half crosswise 1 medium carrot, cut in half crosswise ½ small onion, peeled 1 garlic clove, smashed and peeled 1 sprig flat-leaf parsley 7 cups water, or half water and half chicken stock For the Risotto 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil ½ small onion, diced fine (about ⅓ cup) 1 cup short-grain Italian rice, such as Arborio, Carnaroli, or Vialone Nano ⅓ cup dry white wine, such as Sauvignon Blanc For Finishing 2 tablespoons unsalted butter ½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper Flat-leaf parsley, chopped Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional) Directions Combine stock ingredients in a 4-quart stockpot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Reduce heat to the lowest setting to keep stock hot but not evaporating. In another 4-quart pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion until translucent, stirring, about 2 minutes. Add rice and cook, stirring, until just starting to turn translucent (rice will start making a clicking sound), 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat if onion begins to brown. Pour in wine and cook, stirring, just until absorbed (rice should be wet and glistening, not dry). Using a ladle, add 1/2 cup hot stock to the rice. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon, at a moderate speed, until about 3/4 of the liquid is absorbed (the mixture should be thick enough to hold a trail behind the spoon). Continue adding stock, 1/2 cup at a time, and stirring frequently until rice is almost translucent (the rice should be al dente but not crunchy, and liquid is creamy in consistency). As rice nears doneness, watch carefully and add smaller amounts of liquid to make sure it doesn't overcook (you may not need to use all the broth). The process should take 20 to 25 minutes total. Stir in butter until completely melted (this is called mounting), then stir in cheese and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and drizzle with oil, if desired; serve immediately. David M. Russell Rate it Print