Margherita Risotto Recipe

Name: Margherita Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups chicken broth; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup white onion- diced; fresh ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon oregano; 2 garlic cloves- minced; 1 cup Arborio rice; 1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or good quality canned); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 cup grated mozzerella cheese; shredded parmesan and chopped basil for topping

Servings: persons

3 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup white onion- diced
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon oregano
2 garlic cloves- minced
1 cup Arborio rice
1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or good quality canned)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 cup grated mozzerella cheese
shredded parmesan and chopped basil for topping

1
Warm chicken broth in a saucepan, keep on low heat.
2
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).
3
Add rice and cook, stirring for 2 minutes.
4
Add tomatoes (and natural amount of juices, but not excess juice if you used canned) and basil- stir in.
5
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).
6
Stir in mozzerella, and serve topped with parmesan and additional basil!

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups chicken broth, 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup white onion- diced, and more.

Yes, Margherita Risotto falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Margherita Risotto

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