Italian Approved Pressure Cooker Risotto in 7 Minutes
Experience authentic Italian flavor in record time with our "Italian Approved Pressure Cooker Risotto in 7 Minutes." This quick and easy recipe transforms the classic creamy risotto into a weeknight-friendly dish, all thanks to the magic of a pressure cooker. Made with tender Arborio rice, aromatic sautéed onion and garlic, a splash of dry white wine, and a warm stock base, this dish achieves its luscious, velvety texture in just minutes. Finished with rich grated Parmesan, a sprinkle of fresh parsley, and perfectly seasoned to taste, this risotto is ideal for effortless gourmet dining. Perfect for busy cooks craving traditional Italian comfort food, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results without standing over the stove. Keywords: pressure cooker risotto, 7-minute risotto, Italian risotto recipe, quick risotto, creamy Arborio rice.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Arborio rice
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 medium White onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 0.5 cups Dry white wine
- 4 cups Chicken or vegetable stock, warmed
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Set your pressure cooker to sauté mode and add the butter and olive oil. Allow the butter to melt.
Add the chopped onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the Arborio rice and toast it for 1-2 minutes until the edges of the grains are translucent.
Pour in the white wine and cook for another minute, stirring constantly, until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
Add the warmed stock, salt, and black pepper. Give everything a good stir to combine.
Seal the pressure cooker lid and set it to cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
Once the cooking time is complete, carefully release the pressure using the quick release method.
Open the lid and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
445 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.0 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.5 g | 33% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 1564 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.4 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 11.8 g | 24% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 157 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 254 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
