234 italian rice recipes

Creamy, delicious Italian rice. Simply flavoured labour of love.

Creamy prosciutto and green pea risotto finished with Parmesan, fresh basil, and a splash of cream. Salty cured ham and sweet peas make this Italian rice dish rich and satisfying.

Buttery rice and peas recipe with Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Frozen peas, sautéed onions, and generous butter create a creamy Italian-inspired side dish ready in 45 minutes.

An easy yet delicious recipe. I followed the recipe, and used whatever I had on hand. Then just mixed them up, and baked in the oven until the cheese was nicely browned. I let the casserole rest for about 10 minutes, then served it. Overall a great dish.

Risotto with lamb and fennel: creamy Italian rice folded with seared lamb loin, blanched fennel, and fragrant fennel seeds. A restaurant-style dinner for two.

Risotto with mozzarella, Kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and red pepper flakes. A creamy Italian rice dish with Mediterranean flavors and two cheeses.

Summer risotto loaded with chicken, prosciutto, mushrooms, peas, sweet peppers, and tomatoes, finished with Romano cheese. A one-pot Italian rice dinner ready in 30 minutes with fresh seasonal flavors.

Italian rice and radicchio soup with prosciutto, fresh sage, and Parmesan. A light broth-based soup where the bitter greens and salty garnishes are added fresh to each bowl.

One-pot Italian rice cooked in tomato juice with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives finished with Parmesan for a flavorful Mediterranean side dish.

Lemony risotto with quartered artichoke hearts, sweet peas, fresh dill, and Parmesan stirred in at the end. A bright, herb-forward Italian rice dish that captures spring in every creamy spoonful.

Italian rice and spinach soup (minestrina) simmered in chicken broth with arborio rice, garlic, and olive oil, finished with freshly grated Parmesan. A light, brothy bowl from the Italian home cooking tradition.

Creamy leek risotto with Parmesan and fresh parsley, built one ladle at a time with vegetable stock. A simple vegetarian Italian rice dish that works equally well with courgette (zucchini) for a summer swap.

Easy eggplant Parmesan casserole layered with sauteed eggplant, Italian breadcrumbs, cooked rice, spaghetti sauce, and melted mozzarella. A hearty vegetarian main dish.

Ticino-style brown rice mushroom risotto with rosemary, dried mushrooms, and red wine. A rustic Swiss-Italian vegetarian dish from Italian-speaking Switzerland.

A traditional Italian way to cook rice which results in a creamy side dish

Potato and rice soup builds a savory Italian-style broth with diced potatoes, shredded carrots, tomato paste, and arborio rice, finished with grated Parmesan and black pepper.