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Classic Pea Risotto with Lemon and Basil

A creamy Italian risotto made with fresh peas, lemon, and basil.

35 minutes4 servings
Classic Pea Risotto with Lemon and Basil
Photo: Katrin Gilger · CC BY-SA 2.0

Ingredients

Method

  1. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pan, then sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Add Arborio rice and stir to coat with oil, then add white wine and cook until absorbed.
  3. Gradually add stock, one ladle at a time, stirring constantly until absorbed.
  4. When rice is tender, stir in peas and cook until heated through.
  5. Remove from heat, stir in lemon zest, juice, and basil, then season with salt and pepper.

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