Creamy Rice With Lemon, Herbs, And Parmesan Recipe

• 4 quart water
• 2 c. arborio rice - (12 to 13 ounce) (or possibly medium-grain rice)
• 1 c. minced onion
• 1/2 c. minced fresh parsley
• 6 Tbsp. butter - (3/4 stick) cut small pcs, and at room temperature
• 1/4 c. minced fresh basil
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp grated lemon peel
• 1 c. grated Parmesan cheese - (packed) plus
• 2 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste Fresh basil sprigs for garnish

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