Lundberg Family Farms - Traditional Italian Risotto, Porcini Wild Mushroom, Convenient Side Dish, 20 Minute Cook Time, Pantry Staple, Non-GMO, Gluten-Free, USDA Certified Organic (5.9 oz, 1-Pack)

I will say straight off that I'm not a big Risotto expert- I know from watching any cooking competition on TV that it's supposed to be tender but firm, and creamy, and have a lovely flavor. I've never made it from scratch, so if you are a risotto connoisseur just know that my idea of a good risotto might not be your idea of a good risotto.All I know is my family LOVES this Lundberg Risotto. It's fairly easy to make, and tastes delicious. Usually when things are healtHy AND (claim to be) creamy, the results are not that good. I don't know what Lundberg does to this product to make it taste full-on delicious, but whatever it is, it works.The preparation can be fussy, though- you have to brown the rice for a while in a little oil before you boil it. But after the rice is browned, you just add water (we always add extra since we like to cook it until its very tender) and the sauce packet. Stir it up, let it simmer for about 20 minutes, and you have a delicious side.We throw in a little broccoli towards the end just to give it heft. It's lovely.

While traveling through Europe, we stayed at a lovely bed and breakfast in the Swiss Alps. One evening, the owners of the inn prepared a dinner for the guests that included lemon chicken and parmisan risotto. While the chicken was delicious, I fell in love with the creamy yet meaty texture and delicate flavor of the risotto, a perfect accompaniment, and attempted without success to duplicate this dish at home. Recently we began switching to organic and natural foods, and made our first box of Lundberg Organic Parmisan Risotto. I was taken back to that lovely inn with the first delectible bite! I was so amazed that the rich flavor and texture of a homecooked dish could come from a box! This risotto is ideal with so many main courses - chicken, fish, Italian meat dishes - and can also be the foundation of a hearty vegan dish with added vegetables and nuts. I'm impressed with all of the healthy Lundberg products and recommend them without reservation, but this Parmisan risotto remains our family favorite!

Tasty and easy to prepare. A bit pricey

I decided to post a review even though there are quite a few for this product as I saw one review that said they got sick after eating it and that it wasn't gluten free. I don't doubt he or she got ill, but the timing I believe was the culprit, and the risotto simply got blamed for whatever actually made he or she ill. It is definitely gluten free. I also have celiac disease and had no problem at all.I prepared this on the stove top in a saute/fry pan with olive oil. I actually added some white chicken breast & made it a "one pot meal". It was absolutely delicious! It was very easy to prepare and tasted like something I worked hard to make! I am very happy with this product. It will become a staple in my pantry. :)

Came damaged -Replaced with new one for me to try

I couldn’t taste anything remotely butternut squash. I was trying it out for a turkey dinner party.Will go to plan B.

Since being introduced to this risotto by other GF friends this past summer, it has become one of our family's favorite side dishes. I buy it by the case here on Amazon, but we are always needing more. My oldest daughter and I are both on GF diets, she has Celiac disease, I did not test positive for CD, but still am gluten sensitive. (in reference to the product not being GF, my daughter is extremely sensitive to Gluten and reacts to the tiniest trace of it, however she has never had any reaction when eating this risotto....so do not hesitate to purchase, it's definitely GF)My husband and youngest daughter also love this, and they are not on GF diets. They in fact eat more of it than my older daughter and I manage to!

This is as good as any risotto I've ever made from scratch and is much less labor intensive. I've had slightly better stuff in chi-chi restaurants and in the motherland (Italy)...but only SLIGHTLY better. I always make it with a combination of 1/2 c. milk and 2 c. water, because it doesn't get nearly as creamy if you use only water. I also add some dried herbs and shallots, and top it with freshly grated pecorino romano cheese. Do this, and your family or guests will think you slaved for hours.My only criticism of the Lundberg risottos is that they're a bit too salty for my taste. Still and all -- a great product!