Leek and Parmesean Risotto

(from fearama’s recipe box)

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 2 people

Categories: Pasta

Ingredients

  • 25g butter
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 spring onions , trimmed and finely chopped
  • 2 leeks , trimmed and finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 150g arborio rice
  • 1 glass white wine
  • 750ml vegetable or chicken stock
  • 25g Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative), finely grated

Directions

  1. Bring the stock to a simmer.

  2. Heat a large wide pan and add half the butter and the olive oil. Add the spring onions, leeks and garlic and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the rice and stir to coat then tip in the wine and bubble until reduced.

  3. Add the stock a little at a time, stirring until the rice is tender with a little bite and oozy.

  4. Stir in the Parmesan and the rest of butter and season.

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