Easy Risotto

• small onion, chopped (about 1/3 cup)↗1
• tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine↗1
• cup arborio rice, uncooked↗2⁄3
• cups water↗2
• teaspoon chicken bouillon↗1
• dash black pepper↗1
• cup parmesan cheese or 1/4 cup romano cheese, grated↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Melt butter in a medium saucepan.

2. 2

   Add onion and saute 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add rice, then cook and stir for 2 minutes more.

4. 4

   Stir in water, bouillon, and pepper.

5. 5

   Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes (don't lift the lid!).

6. 6

   Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Rice should be tender but slightly firm, and the mixture should be creamy (if necessary, stir in a little hot water to reach desired consistency).

7. 7

   Stir in parmesan cheese.