Rich and creamy, risotto is Italian-style comfort food. If you like, replace the wine with an equal amount of broth. Arborio rice makes the creamiest risotto, but you can substitute medium-or long-grain white rice.

　　

Ingredients

Serves 6

　　2 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth

　　3 tablespoons butter

　　1 to 2 large zucchini (1 pound), cut into 1/2-inch cubes

　　Coarse salt and fresh ground pepper

　　1/2 cup finely chopped onion

　　1 1/2 cups Arborio rice

　　1/2 cup dry white wine

　　1 cup frozen peas, thawed

　　1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish

　　

Step 1

Heat the broth and 2 1/2 cups water in a saucepan over low heat; keep warm. Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Add the zucchini; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until the zucchini is golden, 8 to 10 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the zucchini to a plate.

　　

Step 2

Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the onion; cook until soft, 5 minutes. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Raise the heat to medium. Add the rice; cook, stirring, until translucent around the edges, about 3 minutes. Add the wine; cook until absorbed, about 2 minutes.

　　

Step 3

Cook the rice, adding 1 cup hot broth at a time (stir until almost all the liquid is absorbed before adding more), until tender, 25 to 30 minutes total.

　　

Step 4

Add the zucchini and peas; cook until the peas are bright green, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Stir in the remaining tablespoon butter and the Parmesan. Serve, topped with more cheese.

　　Reprinted with permission from Everyday Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Copyright © 2007 by Martha Stewart Living Magazine. Published by Crown Publishing Group. All Rights Reserved.Martha Stewart Living magazine was first published in 1990. Over the years, more than two dozen books have been published by the magazine's editors.Martha Stewart is the author of dozens of best-selling books on cooking, entertaining, gardening, weddings, and decorating. She is the host of The Martha Stewart Show, the successful daily syndicated television show.