FRESH TOMATO BASIL RISOTTO WITH MOZZARELLA

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The flavors of summer, in a great rice dish. Source: Unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Rice Sides

Number Of Ingredients 13

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.

Steps:

  • 1. Mix 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.
  • 2. Add 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.

Ferdinand Ebadeabu
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I would not recommend this recipe. It was a waste of time and ingredients.


Martha Norris
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This risotto was a disaster! It turned out mushy and bland.


Hayden Williams
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I found this risotto to be a bit bland. It needed more seasoning.


Aruna Conteh
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This risotto was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good.


Krishu Karma
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I made this risotto for my family and they loved it. It's a great recipe for a special occasion.


DJ Flip-U
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This risotto was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. It was so good!


Ruhan Gaming
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I'm not usually a fan of risotto, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful.


Mizuu
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This risotto was easy to make and turned out delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Salma Aktari
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I made this risotto for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it.


Kevin Willis
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This risotto was amazing! The flavors were so fresh and summery. I loved the addition of the mozzarella.


Md Tarekur Rohman Saju
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a favorite. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the mozzarella adds a nice touch of richness. I highly recommend this recipe!


Jawed Khan
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This was my first time making risotto and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the risotto was delicious. I especially liked the addition of the mozzarella.


Anita Tamang
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I made this risotto for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the mozzarella added a nice touch of richness. I will definitely be making this again.


Juwel Vai
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This risotto was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella were perfect together. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I would definitely make this again.