[header] How to make risotto [title] Sauté one chopped small white onion in 2 tbsp. Of butter in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. [step] The saucepan should be 2-3 quarts large. 
Cook the onion and stir it occasionally with a wooden spoon until it appears translucent. [title] Pour 1.5 cups of aroborio rice into the saucepan.