Instant Pot Rosé Risotto is a unique rosé wine infused risotto that takes just 6 minutes in your Instant Pot!
There was a time when you’d be teased mercilessly for drinking Rosé, but not anymore. It’s cool now, and I’m glad, because I’ve always been a fan. Rosé wine is actually a red wine, made from red grapes. It’s that beautiful blush pink color because the winemakers only allow the skins to macerate in the juice for a short period. Rosé makes a refreshing cocktail, but it’s a versatile ingredient in other recipes, too. I use it as the base for this unusual rosé risotto.
TIP: Serve this risotto as a side dish rather than a main course ~ it pairs perfectly with any kind of meaty dish like steak, roast beef, pork tenderloin, or lamb. It’s simple and so pretty.
I just got an Instant Pot last week and I’m going crazy with it, so fair warning ~ I’m going to pepper you with Instant Pot recipes in the coming weeks. If you’re not familiar with it, the Instant Pot is a modern version of a classic pressure cooker, updated with lots of convenient features, like the ability to brown food right in the pot. It can be used as a rice cooker, a yogurt maker, and a slow cooker, among other things. Foods that traditionally take many hours to cook are done in a fraction of the time. (I think the Instant Pot is worth it for the risotto alone!)
TIP: This risotto recipe is perfect for the Instant Pot because, through the magic of pressure cooking, you only need 2 cups of wine for one cup of arborio rice. A traditional stove-top recipe would require 6 or more cups of liquid, and that would throw off the flavor balance. Look for a dry Rosé for this dish ~ the rice will absorb the wine as it cooks and the flavor will be concentrated, so you don’t want anything overly sweet.
Safety Note: This recipe is formulated for the Instant Pot. Please don’t try this with stove top pressure cookers as I haven’t tested it on other models. Always follow all safety instructions in your manual, and follow the recipe instructions carefully.
Instant Pot Rosé Risotto
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large shallot, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup arborio rice
- 2 cups dry Rosé wine
- 3-4 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- thyme leaves or edible flowers for garnish
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to your Instant Pot and press the saute button,. Saute the shallot and garlic for a few minutes. Add the rice and stir for another minute.
- Add the wine and stir to combine. Close and lock the lid, and set the steam release handle to ‘sealing’. Select ‘Pressure Cook’ (or ‘manual’) and cook on high for 6 minutes.
- When the risotto is cooked, use the quick release method to depressurize the pot. Once the pressure has released, open the lid and stir in the cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve with a scattering of fresh thyme, and more grated cheese, if desired.
Nutrition
Make it your own ~
- Experiment with other types of wine for this risotto. A nice Chardonnay or Malbec sounds great to me. Again, look for something dry.
- For an extra dose of luxury, stir a few spoonfuls of mascarpone cheese into the finished risotto. Did you know you can MAKE YOUR OWN MASCARPONE CHEESE?
Other Rosé recipes you might like ~
VANILLA CHEESECAKE WITH STRAWBERRY ROSÉ WINE SAUCE ~ Cooking With A Wallflower
GRILLED SWORDFISH WITH TANGY ROSÉ WINE MAYONNAISE ~ Platings and Pairings
ROSÉ WINE HOT PEPPER JELLY ~ The View From Great Island
ROSÉ CAKE ~ A Cookie Named Desire
GARLIC AND HERB MUSSELS IN ROSÉ BROTH ~ Honest Cooking
ROSÉ CHAMPAGNE MINI CUPCAKES ~ A Beautiful Mess
ROSÉ WINE STEAMED CLAMS WITH LEEKS ~ Feed Me Phoebe
STRAWBERRY FROSÉ COCKTAIL ~ It’s a Sparkly Life
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So lovely! Love the pretty colours and the fabulous risotto 🙂 I have yet to try a risotti in my IP, but it’s on the list!
I’ve done practically nothing BUT risottos since I got my pot, i can’t stop! I’m making rice pudding today 🙂
Truly inspiring ! Thank you so much !
This risotto looks amazing! IP is all the craze. Guess you can cook a quick dinner in no time flat. Looks great.
That is such a cute idea! I love that the risotto is pink!!
The color is half the fun, I agree!
Risotto is one of my favorite things! All of your ideas for Rose look fantastic.
I was looking at recipes using an Insta Pot because I don’t have one yet. I’m still trying to decide if I want one. This recipe is definitely swaying me to seeing the benefit of owning one! Also, love the idea of using Rose! I always use white wine but this change adds a fun twist!
Susan, you want one. Not kidding. I am planning to weed out my cupboards today, I’m getting rid of my slow cooker and 2 yogurt makers 🙂
Wow this risotto looks so delicious! I never used Rose in cooking – sounds interesting and delicious. What a great Rose recipe collection too 🙂
Thanks Natalie, I had such fun making this, and I can’t wait to try other types of wine…heck, it only takes 6 minutes, I can try them all 😉
I’m way behind on the IP trend – I have one sitting in my garage and never figured out how to use it! You should write a how-to guide for me – please! And thank heavens Rose is back in good favor again – it’s such a terrific wine and you’re right, it was once thought of as a little low-class cheaper wine – such a shame!!! This risotto sounds fantastic!
That’s a great idea, Tricia, because I was a little intimidated when I first got it, too ! I’m not a booklet reader, I like to dive right in. I think I will write up a little guide and add it to these recipes, thanks!
Ha! I just posted my first IP recipe too and I’m having so… much fun with it. I resisted for WAY too long! This risotto looks amazing, just one more wonderful IP trick! Love it!
I noticed that Chris, how fun! I am totally taken by this machine, and I’ve gone through a lot of kitchen tools and gadgets in my life, this is a winner!
Rose (sorry, don’t know how to get an accent on this computer) is certainly having a moment and you’ve captured its best attributes here! What beautiful and pretty in pink recipes! <3