Forget everything you’ve been told about making risotto. From burnt pans to gluggy messes, we’ve seen it all. Here, we chart 47 easy recipes that prove that when it comes to midweek meals it doesn’t get easier than risotto. Warming, comforting and most importantly satisfying (to cook and eat) there’s never been a better time to pop a pan on the hob and get started.

Cauliflower risotto with sage and hazelnuts

Baked cauliflower risotto with sage and hazelnuts

This recipe sneaks in extra veg to give everyday comfort food a boost.

Thai chicken risotto

You've never had risotto like this before. With it's spicy kick it's sure to be a winner.

Silvia Colloca's healthy leek and zucchini risotto

Silvia Colloca's leek and zucchini risotto

Making risotto is known to cause fear at the mere mention of it. Silvia Colloca helps turn you into an expert.

Squid ink risotto

Squid-ink-risotto

This dark hued seafood risotto is a feast for the taste buds and the eyes.

Truffle, parsnip and sausage risotto

A rustic and luxurious risotto combining the robust flavour of Italian sausage, the texture of parsip and the decadence of truffle oil.

Risotto alla milanese

With the right rice, hot stock and a fail-safe basic recipe, it's easy to master creamy, al dente risotto. Then all that's needed is a little creativity as you dream up your own flavour combinations.

Quinoa risotto with prawns, oregano and tomatoes

Quinoa stars in this healthy twist on traditional Italian risotto.

Roasted vegetable and caramelised garlic barley risotto

Pearl barley makes a great alternative to arborio rice in risotto as it doesn't require constant stirring and has a lovely nutty texture.

Beersotto (Beer and pancetta risotto)

Beersotto

Beersotto? Yep - that's no typo. Warren Mendes gives risotto a manly makeover by using pale ale to simmer the rice, instead of wine. You know you want to try it...