How To Make Easy Oven-Baked Risotto — Cooking Lessons from The Kitchn

You'll never catch us saying traditionally prepared risotto is hard, but we'll certainly be the first to admit it does require some attention. But if you think your cooking routine doesn't leave much room for this technique-based dish, don't write it off just yet!

In fact, what if I told you creamy, dreamy restaurant-style risotto with a fraction the effort is still within your reach? Yes! You can have all that without the constant stirring or even the need for a special tool. I'm talking about baked risotto!

Baked risotto, with hardly any stirring at all, delivers a pot of tender rice in a rich and savory sauce. Stir in sweet and nutty basil pesto and a handful of fresh green peas before topping with pancetta and Parmesan, and you can easily add this springy risotto to your weeknight meal plan — no fuss required.

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