A Risotto Recipe That’s Easy and Main-Dish-Worthy

Risotto can be an elegant backdrop for more complex dishes.

In its most basic form, risotto can be an elegant backdrop for more complex dishes, like the famous osso buco, veal shanks braised in a rich sauce until tender, which is typically served with a saffron-flavored risotto. Bhofack2/Dreamstime/TNS

By Meredith Deeds From The Minnesota Star Tribune

Creamy and comforting, a good risotto doesn’t have to be complicated. It only takes a few ingredients—rice, broth, cheese, and butter—to make one of Italy’s most iconic dishes.