This basic risotto recipe calls for arborio rice, olive oil, chopped onion, parmesan cheese, and 4-5 cups of hot stock or water. The rice is sautéed with the onion until translucent, then wine is added and absorbed before adding the stock, 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly for 20 minutes until creamy. Parmesan is stirred in at the end along with options to add fresh herbs, vegetables, meat or seafood during the last few minutes of cooking.