Top 22+ warming risotto recipes to cause a stir with

A good risotto recipe is just about the best dish you can cook in one pot. But what’s the secret to good risotto recipes? From how to cook risotto to picking the perfect seasonal recipe, there are a few golden rules: keep the stock hot at a simmer; stir the broth or liquid into the rice, one ladleful at a time; and make sure the rice is al dente, never soggy. Finish with a generous dollop of butter, mascarpone, or crème fraîche for a creamy risotto, and above all, don’t forget to grate parmesan cheese on top.

Our risotto dish ideas range from an easy mushroom risotto ready in 30 minutes to perhaps the best butternut pumpkin risotto recipe (AKA butternut squash risotto) with brown butter and Gorgonzola. Some of our best risotto recipes call for a splash of dry white wine to deglaze the pan, others vermouth. Some are speedy vegetarian risotto recipes for quick dinners, while others come in the form of luxurious seafood risotto recipes and simple but crowd-pleasing bowls of Arborio rice to serve at your next dinner party. Whatever risotto recipe you’re after, we have you covered.

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Our favourite risotto recipes

Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto

Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola

Risotto plus a glass of Barolo equals a good time. Adding Barolo to the risotto? That’s a guaranteed formula for fun.
Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto

Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs

This bright pea risotto recipe is the perfect way to welcome spring – and it hails from one of our favourite Hobart restaurants, Fico.
Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto

Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone.
Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto

Mushroom and mascarpone risotto

This fast mushroom risotto recipe, made rich and creamy with mascarpone, is sure to become a favourite.
Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto

Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato

Australian Gourmet Traveller chefs’ recipe for cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato by Smolt restaurant in Tasmania
Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto

Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter

A hearty autumn-friendly dish from the Paski co-owner and chef that’s perfect for the transition from warm to cold.
Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto

Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté

Australian Gourmet Traveller French recipe for snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté by Jacques Reymond.
Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto      Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto

Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus

Australian Gourmet Traveller and Enoteca restaurant main course recipe for rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus
Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto

Basic risotto

Requiring mostly basic pantry ingredients and only a few utensils, this northern Italian staple makes a hearty lunch or dinner.
Our favourite risotto recipes,          Barbaresco risotto with Gorgonzola      ,          Fico’s pea risotto with buffalo mozzarella and spring herbs      ,          Pumpkin and vermouth risotto with parmesan and mascarpone      ,          Mushroom and mascarpone risotto      ,          Cauliflower and Taleggio risotto with anchovy pangrattato      ,          Enrico Tomelleri’s risotto with pumpkin, Gorgonzola and brown butter      ,          Jacques Reymond’s snail and smoked sausage risotto with walnuts and Comté      ,          Rabbit with pearl barley risotto and rosemary jus      ,          Basic risotto