Fresh Tomato Basil Risotto with Mozzarella
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups diced plum tomatoes
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh basil
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 4 cans low sodium chicken broth, 10.5 oz. each
- 2 tsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 1/2 cups arborio or other short grain rice, uncooked
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup (2 oz) diced part skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 2 tbsp. grated parmesan cheese.
How to Make Fresh Tomato Basil Risotto with Mozzarella
- 1Mix first 5 ingredients; stir well and set aside. Bring broth to a simmer in medium pan Don't boil. Keep warm over low heat. Heat 2 tsp. oil in large pan over medium high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add rice; cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute.
- 2Add wine; Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute or til liquid is nearly absorbed. Add warm broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly til each addition is absorbed before adding the next (about 20 minutes total). Add tomato mixture; cook, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella and pepper. Sprinkle each serving with Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings.
About Fresh Tomato Basil Risotto with Mozzarella
Course/Dish: Rice Sides
