Fresh Tomato Risotto With Basil And Parmesan Recipes

BALSAMIC RISOTTO WITH TOMATOES AND BASIL

Steps:

• Heat the stock: Bring 4 cups of stock to a low simmer in a small pot. Keep the stock warm while making the risotto.
• Add the white wine: Stir in the white wine. The pan will steam up. Let the rice absorb the wine.
• Add balsamic, tomatoes, thyme with last 1/2 cup of stock: When it comes time for that last 1/2 cup of stock to add to the risotto, add it, as well as the balsamic vinegar. Balsamic vinegar can vary in its acidity and intensity. So, add 1 tablespoon to start, and add another tablespoon if you want more of the balsamic flavor. Add half of the cherry tomatoes and add the thyme. Let the tomatoes soften with the cooking of the risotto in those last few minutes.
• Remove from heat, stir in Parm: When the risotto has reached it's "al dente" stage, remove it from heat. Stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese. Sprinkle with pepper.
• Serve: Serve with remaining halved fresh cherry tomatoes and thinly sliced basil on top.

FRESH TOMATO BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook tomatoes and basil over medium-low heat until tomatoes are soft.
• Meanwhile, in medium skillet, saute onion and garlic in olive oil until onions are translucent.
• Add onion mixture to tomato mixture and add salt and pepper. Let simmer on low heat for 2 hours or until thick.

TOMATO RISOTTO (RISOTTO AL POMODORO)

Steps:

• Heat the stock in a saucepan until almost boiling, then reduce heat until barely simmering to keep it hot.
• Heat the butter and oil in a deep skillet or heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
• Add the shallots and cook for 1-2 minutes, until soft but not browned.
• Add the garlic.
• Add the rice and stir with a wooden spoon until the grains are well coated and glistening, about 1 minute.
• Pour in the wine and stir until it has been completely absorbed.
• Add 1 ladle of hot stock and simmer, stirring until it has been absorbed.
• Repeat.
• After 10 minutes, add the tomatoes. Continue to add the stock at intervals stirring as before, until the liquid has been absorbed and the tomatoes and rice are tender, but still firm.
• Reserve the last ladle of stock.
• Add the reserved stock, parmesan, basil, salt and pepper.
• Mix well.
• Remove from heat, cover and let rest for 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle with additional parmesan when serving.