Golden saffron risotto served in a shallow bowl

Italy · Italian

Risotto alla Milanese

A creamy saffron rice risotto with classic butter-and-Parmesan and vegan dairy-free versions.

  • Italian
  • 40 min total time
  • 4 base servings

Country

Italy

Cuisine

Italian

Servings

4 servings

Prep

10 min

Cook

30 min

Total

40 min

Makes 4 servings of risotto.

Add broth gradually and stop when the rice is creamy but still has a little bite.

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Servings

Adapted for 4 servings

Version

Active version: Classic

Allergens & avoidances

Choose if needed

Adaptation status

Servings: 4 · Version: Classic · Check ingredients below

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Classic

Creamy saffron risotto finished with butter and Parmesan.

Contains dairy/lactose from butter and Parmesan. Check rennet if strict vegetarian suitability matters, and check packaged broth when applicable.

This version

  • Classic
  • Vegetarian
  • Contains dairy
  • Contains lactose

Version

  • Classic

Contains

  • Dairy
  • Lactose

Ingredients

  • 320 g risotto rice
  • 900 ml warm vegetable broth Check packaged broth labels when needed.
  • 0.2 g saffron threads
  • 80 g onion, finely chopped
  • 20 ml olive oil
  • 30 g butter Contains milk.
  • 60 g Parmesan cheese Contains milk and lactose.
  • 4 g fine salt

Cooking method

Pot

  1. Bloom the saffron

    Soak the saffron in a small ladle of warm broth while you start the rice.

  2. Soften the onion

    Warm olive oil in a wide pan and cook the onion gently until translucent.

  3. Toast the rice

    Stir in the rice for 1 to 2 minutes so the grains are coated and warm.

  4. Add broth gradually

    Add warm broth one ladle at a time, stirring often and adding more as the rice absorbs it.

  5. Finish creamy

    Stir in saffron, then finish with butter and Parmesan for classic, or olive oil and optional nutritional yeast for vegan.

Frequently asked questions

Does risotto alla Milanese contain gluten?

This batch does not publish a gluten-free restriction for risotto. Check broth and packaged ingredients if gluten matters.

Which version should I choose if I avoid lactose or milk protein?

Choose the vegan version. It removes butter and Parmesan-style cheese while keeping the saffron rice structure.

Can I change the number of servings?

Yes. Use the Recipyx servings buttons and the rice, broth and seasoning amounts will scale.

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