Creamy Parmesan Milk Rice: A Comforting Italian Classic
Creamy Parmesan milk rice is an Italian favorite that's easy to make but tastes like a million bucks. You just cook rice in milk, then stir in butter and Parmesan cheese for a velvety, comforting dish that'll warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
- 750 ml whole milk
- Salt to taste
- 240 g Arborio rice or Carnaroli rice
- 40 g butter
- 70 g Parmesan cheese + more to garnish
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, pour in the milk and add the salt. Bring the milk just to a simmer over medium heat, being careful not to let it boil over.
- Once the milk is steaming hot, add the rice. Stir the rice into the milk, then reduce the heat to low. Allow the risotto to cook at a bare simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon to prevent sticking or scorching on the bottom of the pan.
- Continue cooking and stirring until the rice is tender but still has a slight bite in the center, and the risotto is creamy, about 18–22 minutes total.
- Remove the risotto from the heat and stir in the butter and Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and the risotto has a smooth, velvety consistency.
- Serve the Milk Risotto immediately while hot, with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
- Enjoy this comforting, creamy rice dish as a tasty side or main course.