Pasta Risotto
Wow your special someone with this creamy pasta risotto that’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner but fancy enough to impress! With just al dente pasta, rich Parmesan cheese, and a splash of white wine, you'll whip up a bowl of pure comfort in less than 10 minutes. Get ready to savor every bite and watch their eyes light up!
Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 onion, sautéed
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- ham
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- cream
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- broth
- your favorite pasta
📦Other(1)
- a lot of grated comté
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pan, sauté an onion.
- 2
Add your favorite pasta to the broth.
- 3
Once the pasta is al dente, pour in the cream, add ham, and a lot of grated comté. And that's it!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast your pasta in the dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to develop nutty flavors through Maillard reactions, just like toasting rice for risotto.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Add warm broth in 1/2 cup increments and stir constantly to release pasta starches that create the creamy texture without breaking the emulsion.technique1/2 cup increments
- ✓Remove from heat before adding cream and cheese, then stir vigorously off-heat to prevent the dairy from breaking due to excessive temperature above 180°F.timing180°F maximum
- ✓Use aged Comté (12+ months) because its lower moisture content and concentrated proteins create better melting properties and won't make the dish watery.ingredient12+ months aged
- ✓Maintain pasta cooking liquid at a gentle simmer (185-190°F) rather than a rolling boil to prevent pasta from becoming mushy while still releasing starch.technique185-190°F
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Prep
5
min
Cook
10
min
Serves
2
people
Level
beginner
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Pasta Risotto
Wow your special someone with this creamy pasta risotto that’s quick enough for a weeknight dinner but fancy enough to impress! With just al dente pasta, rich Parmesan cheese, and a splash of white wine, you'll whip up a bowl of pure comfort in less than 10 minutes. Get ready to savor every bite and watch their eyes light up!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 2🥬Fresh Produce(1)
- 1 onion, sautéed
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- ham
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- cream
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- broth
- your favorite pasta
📦Other(1)
- a lot of grated comté
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a pan, sauté an onion.
- 2
Add your favorite pasta to the broth.
- 3
Once the pasta is al dente, pour in the cream, add ham, and a lot of grated comté. And that's it!
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast your pasta in the dry pan for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to develop nutty flavors through Maillard reactions, just like toasting rice for risotto.technique2-3 minutes
- ✓Add warm broth in 1/2 cup increments and stir constantly to release pasta starches that create the creamy texture without breaking the emulsion.technique1/2 cup increments
- ✓Remove from heat before adding cream and cheese, then stir vigorously off-heat to prevent the dairy from breaking due to excessive temperature above 180°F.timing180°F maximum
- ✓Use aged Comté (12+ months) because its lower moisture content and concentrated proteins create better melting properties and won't make the dish watery.ingredient12+ months aged
- ✓Maintain pasta cooking liquid at a gentle simmer (185-190°F) rather than a rolling boil to prevent pasta from becoming mushy while still releasing starch.technique185-190°F