Risotto recipes

33 Recipes

Master the art of this delicious Italian dish...easily.

Chorizo & rosemary pearl barley risotto

(79 ratings)

Replace the usual rice with filling, storecupboard barley. Spicy Spanish sausage provides a rich flavour and vibrant colour

55 mins
Easy

Pumpkin risotto

(13 ratings)

We've adapted this Italian squash rice-pot recipe so it's a breeze for kids to make - just follow our step-by-step prep and cooking guide...

1 hour and 30 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Bacon & mushroom risotto

(92 ratings)

A one-pan family favourite of Italian rice that's quick to prepare and low calorie too

40 mins
Easy

Asparagus risotto

(6 ratings)

Put asparagus centre stage in this satisfying risotto. Top with a sprinkling of parmesan for an easy midweek meal for two

35 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Tomato & anchovy risotto with crispy crumbs

(8 ratings)

Use up budget storecupboard groceries in this simple Italian rice pot with basil and breadcrumb topping

40 mins
Easy

Barley, chicken & mushroom risotto

(25 ratings)

Love risotto? Try this low-fat version, which swaps traditional risotto rice for pearl barley

1 hour
Easy
Healthy

Creamy courgette risotto

(56 ratings)

This melt-in-the-mouth vegetarian dish served with pine nuts and fried courgettes is everything a traditional Italian risotto should be

55 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Roasted squash risotto with wensleydale

(32 ratings)

A creamy bowl of autumnal comfort makes the perfect vegetarian dinner party dish

1 hour and 15 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Pea risotto

(28 ratings)

This risotto makes the most of peas with a pea purée, pea shoots and cooked sweet little peas

1 hour
Easy
Vegetarian

Chorizo & broad bean risotto

(33 ratings)

Fuse Spanish paprika flavoured sausage with Italian rice to create a simple yet indulgent dish with a bit of spice

40 mins
Easy

Prawn, pancetta & watercress risotto

(3 ratings)

Rustle up our prawn, pancetta and watercress risotto on busy weeknights when you need something speedy. You'll also have leftovers for lunch the next day...

35 mins
Easy

Fennel & lemon risotto

(69 ratings)

This new way with risotto makes an easy supper for two. For a non-veggie option, just add a few cooked, peeled prawns

35 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Risotto with peas & broad beans

(13 ratings)

Angela Hartnett celebrates sweet and tender seasonal broad beans with this fresh, zingy risotto

35 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Serving of risotto with bacon & peas with fork

Easy risotto with bacon & peas

(303 ratings)

Not one for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go...

45 mins
Easy
Healthy

Butternut squash & sage risotto

(354 ratings)

A satisfying veggie supper that uses a basic risotto recipe and gives it an autumnal twist

50 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Oven-baked risotto

(405 ratings)

Cook this simple storecupboard risotto in the oven while you get on with something else – the result is still wonderfully creamy...

35 mins
Easy

Smoked salmon & lemon risotto

(227 ratings)

Inspired by a risotto from London restaurant Ooze, smoked salmon may sound expensive for a midweek meal, but is no more costly than cooking with red meat