Easy "almost" Parmesan Risotto

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 3 tablespoons butter (no subs please!)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (optional)
• 3/4 cup short grain arborio rice
• 1 (14 ounce) can good quality chicken broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• salt and pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• 2 add in the chopped onion and fresh garlic (if using); saute for about 3-4 minutes, or until soft but not brown.
• 3 add in the rice; cook/stir for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
• 4 add in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
• 5 cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until all of the liquid is absorbed, and the rice is tender.
• 6 delicious!