Author Notes
This simple risotto uses all the ingredients found in traditional margherita pizza: tomatoes, basil, and mozzerella cheese. And, just like margherita, the flavors work in perfect unity, not overwhelming or overpowering eachother. —Loves Food Loves to Eat
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Ingredients
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3 cups
chicken broth
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2 tablespoons
butter
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2 tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 cup
white onion- diced
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fresh ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon
oregano
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2
garlic cloves- minced
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1 cup
Arborio rice
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1 cup
chopped tomatoes (fresh or good quality canned)
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2 tablespoons
chopped fresh basil
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1 cup
grated mozzerella cheese
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shredded parmesan and chopped basil for topping
Directions
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Warm chicken broth in a saucepan, keep on low heat.
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Heat oil and butter in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat- add onions, black pepper to taste, and oregano and and saute until onions are softened. Add garlic, and sautee until softened and fragrant (about 3 minutes).
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Add rice and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
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Add tomatoes (and natural amount of juices, but not excess juice if you used canned) and basil- stir in.
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Ladle in 1 cup simmering broth and cook, stirring, until absorbed. Continue simmering and adding broth, about 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently and letting each addition be absorbed before adding next. Continue until rice is tender and creamy, 16 to 18 minutes. (Add water or more broth to simmering saucepan if more liquid is needed).
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Stir in mozzerella, and serve topped with parmesan and additional basil!
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