Easy Parmesan Resotto

Ingredients

• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 4 cups chicken broth, divided
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup chopped fresh basil
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
• 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1 cup), plus extra for serving

Directions

1. Combine rice, 2 cups broth, and 2 tablespoons butter in bowl. Cover and microwave until rice is softened and most of liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Stir in hot rice mixture and remaining 2 cups broth. Bring to simmer and cook, stirring constantly, until rice is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Off heat, stir in basil, lemon zest and juice, Parmesan, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve, passing extra Parmesan separately.