Risotto recipes

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

Roast a glut of summer vegetables and serve in this creamy Italian classic, finished with mascarpone and grated Parmesan

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

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

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

A risotto that's bursting with fresh Italian flavours - simple to make, it's the perfect no-fuss midweek meal for two

Enjoy this crab and saffron risotto for a comforting family supper. A good risotto starts with the rice - try to use a quality carnaroli or arborio rice

Master the art of a classic risotto with our easy video and guide. This creamy Italian rice dish that can be served as a starter or main.

Enjoy springtime in a bowl with a vibrant watercress risotto with a goat's cheese and hazelnut topping that complements the earthy flavours of the watercress

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

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

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

Tender chicken and wholesome pearl barley with a light herby dressing make this a great low-calorie, low-fat weeknight dinner

Substitute rice for orzo pasta to make this risotto-style 'orzotto', packed with pancetta and peas. It makes a lovely and quick midweek meal for the family

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

Barley and broccoli are packed with vitamins to lower cholesterol and regulate your appetite. This vegan, low-calorie supper will keep you fuller for longer

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

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

Swap rice for pearl barley to make this broad bean risotto with ricotta and herbs. It's easy to prepare and makes an easy midweek meal that's full of flavour

Making risotto doesn't have to involve hours of stirring over the stove, as this easy tomato recipe proves

A must for fish lovers and a great meal-in-one - use whatever fish you have

Stirring can be strangely soothing, as you'll find when preparing this summery seafood risotto

This vivid risotto is simply baked in the oven, so there's no need to spend lots of time at the stove stirring

This autumnal risotto has a wonderful nutty flavour and is low in fat too