Oven-Baked Risotto

By ginasheppard

"From Martha Stewart Living"

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3/4 cup arborio rice
• 1/4 cup dry white wine (optional)
• 2 -2 1/4 cups hot water, divided ( use more water if you omit the wine)
• 1/2 cup canned low sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425°.
In an ovenproof saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
Add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add the rice and cook, stirring to coat the grains with oil, about 1 minute.
Stir in the wine and cook until it has completely evaporated, about 1 minute. (If omitting, skip this step.).
Stir in 1 1/2 cups water, the stock, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Cover, transfer to the oven, and bake, until most of the liquid has been absorbed by the rice, 20 to 25 minutes.
Remove from oven.
Stir in 1/2 to 3/4 cup water (the consistency of the risotto should be creamy), the butter, cheese, and parsley.
Serve immediately.