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37 simple risottos

A ridiculously versatile rice dish.
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Risotto recipes have never been this easy! We’ve rounded up the simple risotto recipes you can whip up with the contents of your fridge (and pantry).

Risotto is an Italian rice-based dish that involves a slow process of introducing stock into Aborio rice – a variety that produces a lovely creamy finish. It works well with so many different flavours from the classic pumpkin or mushroom to chicken, prawns and so much more. We’ve also included some easy oven-baked versions if you can’t stand the thought of standing over the stove stirring for the whole time.

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BASIC RISOTTO

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Basic risotto

Basic risotto

Make our basic risotto and customise it to your liking. Add any chicken, seafood or vegetables to create a tasty risotto. Your options are endless.

PUMPKIN, PEA & FETTA RISOTTO

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Pumpkin, pea & fetta baked risotto

Pumpkin, pea & fetta baked risotto

This risotto is designed to make life easier. Baked in the oven reducing all that stirring over the stove.

Fennel, lemon, pea & prawn risotto recipe

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Prawn risotto with fennel and pea

Prawn risotto with fennel and pea

This prawn risotto recipe boasts light spring flavours for a hearty dish that won’t make you feel weighed down. Lemon and fennel gives lovely fresh flavour. Bursts of fresh pea add sweetness and flavour.

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Oven-baked risotto with chicken, rocket and tomato

Oven-baked risotto with chicken, rocket and tomato

Oven-baked for ease.

easy mushroom risotto

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Bacon and mushroom risotto

Bacon and mushroom risotto

Mushroom and bacon risotto is a go-to for easy family dinners and this recipe is one to have on hand for busy weeknights.

BAKED ASPARAGUS RISOTTO

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Baked asparagus risotto

Baked asparagus risotto

Baked risotto is a delicious alternative to the usual hand-stirred risotto (and a lot easier, too!)

cheesy risotto balls

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Cheesy risotto balls

Cheesy risotto balls

The dish that people search for at every party.

Oven-baked mushroom and spinach risotto

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Oven-baked mushroom and spinach risotto

Oven-baked mushroom and spinach risotto

This oven-baked risotto is perfect for a weeknight dinner. Hearty and delicious, minus all the stirring, it’s so simple!

lemon risotto

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Lemon risotto

Lemon risotto

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Tuna, spinach and broccolini baked risotto

Tuna, spinach and broccolini baked risotto

Baking this tuna, spinach and broccolini risotto in the oven is a lot easier than standing over a saucepan, making it perfect for weeknight dinners.

mixed mushroom risotto

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Slow-cooker mushroom risotto

Slow-cooker mushroom risotto

Take the fuss out of dinner.

Classic risotto

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Classic risotto

Also known as Risotto Milanese, this classic risotto is traditionally served with Osso Buco but makes also a great simple dinner on its own.

Baked Risotto with Sausage and Cherry Tomatoes

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Baked risotto with sausage and cherry tomatoes

Baked risotto with sausage and cherry tomatoes

This oven-baked risotto is perfect for a quick family dinner. Hearty and delicious, minus all the stirring!

Oven-baked capsicum risotto

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Oven-baked capsicum risotto

Oven-baked capsicum risotto

BAKED PRAWN, ASPARAGUS AND BROAD BEAN RISOTTO

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Baked prawn, asparagus and broad bean risotto

Baked prawn, asparagus and broad bean risotto

Celebrate spring with this zesty, flavour-packed risotto.

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Prawn and asparagus risotto

Prawn and asparagus risotto

This classic flavour combination makes for a delicious risotto. It’s simple to make with quality fresh ingredients to create a wonderful lunch or dinner for the weeknight through to a special dinner.

Hearty chicken risotto

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Hearty chicken risotto

Hearty chicken risotto

roasted pumpkin risotto

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Roasted pumpkin risotto

For a hearty winter warmer, this filling roast pumpkin risotto is the way to go. This one’s simmered in white wine and chicken stock and topped with extra pumpkin cubes and parmesan. Divine!

mushroom, spinach & lemon risotto

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Mushroom, spinach & lemon risotto

Mushroom, spinach & lemon risotto

Rich, earthy and deeply satisfying, the flavour of this mushroom and spinach risotto is lifted by the addition of finely grated lemon zest.

salami and tomato risotto

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Salami and tomato risotto

Salami and tomato risotto

Chicken and Lemon Rissotto

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Chicken and lemon risotto

Chicken and lemon risotto

This simple risotto will cure all your cravings with creamy rice and zesty lemon chicken.

canned tuna recipes

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Oven-baked tuna risotto

Oven-baked tuna risotto

Baking your risotto in the oven is a lot easier than standing over the saucepan, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This one is packed full of protein-packed tuna and fresh tuna and tomatoes to create a delicious and nutritious dish.

Tuna and tomato risotto

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Tuna and tomato risotto

Tuna and tomato risotto

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mushroom and rocket risotto

For a nourishing and earthy dinner try this tasty winter mushroom and rocket risotto.

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Butter miso mushroom risotto

Butter miso mushroom risotto

Enjoy the flavours of Asia with this delectable butter miso mushroom risotto. This dish is quick and easy, yet still packs bags of flavour!

Chicken and coconut risotto

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Chicken and coconut risotto

Chicken and coconut risotto

vegetarian pumpkin risotto

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Leek and pumpkin risotto

Leek and pumpkin risotto

This light, vegetarian risotto is packed with pumpkin, leek and fragrant rosemary, making a flavour-packed and easy family dinner idea when you want to skip the steak.

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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/mushroom-brown-rice-risotto-29306

This fibre-rich brown rice risotto is loaded with earthy mushrooms for a vegetarian dinner that can’t be beaten.

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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/pumpkin-and-chorizo-risotto-4897

This flavour-packed pumpkin and chorizo risotto is a wonderful winter warmer.

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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/bacon-mushroom-and-kale-risotto-28982

This bacon, mushroom and kale risotto is a simple and delicious version of the classic Italian dish.

Chicken and Lemon Rissotto

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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/chicken-and-lemon-risotto-27157

This simple chicken and lemon risotto is a midweek dinner saviour.

SMOKED SALMON, SPINACH & MASCARPONE RISOTTO

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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/smoked-salmon-spinach-and-mascarpone-risotto-5366

For something a little different, give this smoked salmon, spinach & mascarpone risotto a whirl.

asparagus and goat cheese risotto

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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/asparagus-and-goat-cheese-risotto-11664

This vegetarian asparagus and goat’s cheese risotto is just the thing for an easy meat-free Monday meal.

blue cheese risotto recipe

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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/blue-cheese-and-radicchio-baked-risotto-12206

Lovers of punchy flavours won’t be able to get enough of this blue cheese and radicchio baked risotto.

zucchini, pea and mint risotto

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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/zucchini-pea-and-mint-risotto-14866

Fresh mint adds lightness to this delicious zucchini, pea and mint risotto

Creamy pumpkin risotto

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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/creamy-pumpkin-risotto-15835

Delicious sage adds that special something to this creamy pumpkin risotto

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https://www.womensweeklyfood.com.au/recipes/baked-seafood-risotto-9898

Forget that pesky stirring, baked seafood risotto is a flavour-packed hands-off dream.

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