Tomato and Basil risotto
Tomato and Basil risotto

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Tomato and Basil risotto is one of the most well liked of current trending meals in the world. It’s simple, it is quick, it tastes yummy. It is appreciated by millions daily. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Tomato and Basil risotto is something which I’ve loved my entire life.

This is a luxurious summer risotto, with tomatoes both cooked along with the rice and added uncooked to the finished risotto. Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in the additional finely diced tomatoes, basil and Parmesan and remove from the heat. "This risotto dish is best suited for the end of summer when the tomatoes and corn are at their best.

To get started with this recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook tomato and basil risotto using 10 ingredients and 8 steps. Here is how you cook that.

The ingredients needed to make Tomato and Basil risotto:
  1. Get 2 cup Arborio Rice
  2. Make ready 1 can Crushed Tomatoes (Large)
  3. Make ready 1 bunch Fresh Basil
  4. Take 1 bunch Fresh Oregano
  5. Prepare 4 cup Chicken Broth
  6. Take 4 clove Minced Garlic
  7. Get 1 Onion, chopped
  8. Make ready 3 tbsp Butter
  9. Make ready 1/4 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese
  10. Make ready 2 tbsp Olive Oil

Tomato-Basil Risotto is fresh and light, yet decadent and dreamy. This one pan recipe is delicious any time of year! This easy and classic Tomato Basil risotto is one of my favourite ways to enjoy beautiful Summer tomatoes and fresh basil. For me, I enjoy this risotto as a meatless main dish, which is in regular rotation.

Instructions to make Tomato and Basil risotto:
  1. Boil the chicken broth in a large pot, and once boiling bring to a slow simmer.
  2. Add 1 tbsp butter and the olive oil into pan and heat at a medium temperature.
  3. Add garlic and onion into heated oil/butter and saute for a few minutes. Add Arborio rice and stir for 3 minutes, lightly frying the rice.
  4. Add can of crushed tomatoes, oregano and basil (all up to you how much you'd prefer to add, it's all a matter of preference!) to the rice and stir until the rice has absorbed the liquid.
  5. Begin to ladle in hot chicken broth, one ladle at a time, continuously stirring and only adding more liquid when the rice has absorbed the previously added stock.
  6. Do this for around 30 minutes, or until rice is al dente.
  7. Add butter and Parmesan cheese. Stir and then cover for 5 minutes.
  8. Enjoy!!!

It also makes a great side-dish for just about anything you've got cooking on the BBQ. Try this Tomato and Basil Risotto recipe, or contribute your own. Add the rest of the uncooked tomatoes and basil at the very end, long enough. If you love Italian food, give this sundried tomato and basil risotto recipe a try. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article.

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