Simple Rissoto

• 3-4 cups broth (any kind)
  
• 4 T butter/margarine or oil
• 1 onion finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 1/2 c arborio (or other rissoto) rice
• 1 c water
• 1/2 t salt
• 1/4 t pepper
• optional: 1/2 c grated Parmesan or other cheese, sauteed sausage, mushrooms, fresh spinach etc.
  

Warm broth on stovetop. In another pan cook butter, onion, garlic. Cook for about 5 minutes until onions are see through. Add rice, add water. Then when simmering (not boiling), add broth 1/2 c at at time, stirring every couple minutes. Do not add more broth until last 1/2 c is absorbed by rice. Add optional ingredients. Serve immediately.