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Creamy Cherry Tomato Risotto with Parmesan

Silky, comforting and bursting with sweet tomato flavor, this one pot cherry tomato risotto proves that restaurant quality doesn't have to mean complicated. In just 45 minutes, humble pantry staples transform into a luxuriously creamy dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 2
Calories 679 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil - or butter
  • 1 small Onion - finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic - minced
  • 1 cup Risotto Rice - eg. Arborio
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Purée
  • ¼ cup White Wine - dry, optional
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes - halved
  • 4 cups Vegetable Stock - or chicken stock, kept warm
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan or Vegetarian Alternative - or more to taste
  • 2 tbsp Heavy Cream (Double Cream) - optional for extra creaminess
  • Sea Salt and Black Pepper - to taste
  • Fresh Basil Leaves - chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil or butter in a large pan over a medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic then cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat the stock and place it near to the main cooking pot on a low heat to keep warm.
  • Add the risotto rice to the onions and garlic and stir for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly translucent at the edges.
  • Add the tomato puree and pour in the white wine (or preferred alternative) and stir until the liquid is mostly absorbed.
  • Add HALF of the halved cherry tomatoes and stir to combine.
  • Add the warm stock, one ladle at a time, stirring frequently.
    Wait until each addition is mostly absorbed before adding the next.
  • Continue until the rice is creamy and just tender, around 18 to 20 minutes.
  • Just before the rice is cooked, stir in the remaining halved cherry tomatoes.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan and cream if using.
  • Season with sea salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve and top with fresh basil leaves and an extra drizzle of olive oil if you wish,

Nutrition

Calories: 679kcalCarbohydrates: 98gProtein: 13gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 2124mgPotassium: 523mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2059IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 6mg
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be taken as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and the Family Food Kitchen can't guarantee the accuracy of this information.
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