Best risotto recipes (2024)

A lovely way to incorporate watercress into something other than a salad, this recipe is truly tasty. Finnish with truffle oil if you have dinner guests or just fancy an added treat.

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This budget friendly risotto from Jack Monroe is the perfect vegetarian dish. The ultimate comfort food, it’s perfect for eating in the cold winter months. Or it can make a special meal for two served with some lovely crusty bread.

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Using pearl barley instead of rice gives a deliciously nutty flavour to this risotto. Easy to make, this is ideal for a family dinner and is a great, healthy chicken dish for children.

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The mix of wild mushrooms, parmesan and drizzle of olive oil give this baked risotto a wonderfully nutty taste.

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This risotto is best made in late spring when the vegetables are tender and at their best. Out of season, use frozen peas and substitute other vegetables – perhaps carrots and frozen broad beans – for the fresh vegetables.

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Beautifully vibrant, this beetroot risotto is packed full of flavour and a healthy twist on the classic Italian dish. Top with the goat’s cheese and a grinding of black pepper for the perfect dinner party dish.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's pea risotto is deceptively healthy. Gwyneth took the decadence of a risotto packed with cheese, wine, and butter and pared it back to an equally decadent version without any of the no-no ingredients.

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Packed full of succulent sausages, this hearty risotto is deliciously rustic. Easy to make and sure to go down with the whole family, it’s a great warming weekend treat.

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Seafood risotto is a wonderful recipe that’s full of the flavours of the Italian coast. The creamy rice and sweet, succulent shellfish combine to make an impressive dish that’s worthy of a dinner party centrepiece.

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Risotto makes the perfect warming dinner or dinner party dish. Packed full of flavour, the combination of squash, sage and creamy soft cheese is delicious.

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Poaching chicken breasts is a great way to infuse them with flavour and retain moisture. It’s also a healthy option, as you’re not cooking in any fat. White truffle oil is expensive, but it keeps for ages and a little goes a long way. Tarragon is delicious when added in small amounts, but be careful not to add too much as it can be overpowering.

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This vegetarian, baked risotto is easy enough to make for a mid-week dinner, although it’s just as suited to dinner party entertaining.

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Just the right side of sticky, but deliciously smooth and infused with spring-fresh flavours - this simple risotto is worth the effort.

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