Tomato-Basil Risotto Recipe

Name: Tomato-Basil Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons butter, divided; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/4 cups chopped onion; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 cup uncooked Arborio rice; 1 cup chopped drained San Marzano tomatoes; 1/2 cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
2 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/4 cups chopped onion
1/4 cup white wine
1 cup uncooked Arborio rice
1 cup chopped drained San Marzano tomatoes
1/2 cup grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1
Bring broth to a simmer in a 3-quart saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat.
2
Heat a deep 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with olive oil in pan; cook until butter melts. Add onion; saute 5 minutes or until tender. Add rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Stir in wine; cook 30 seconds or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Stir in 1 cup broth; cook 5 minutes or until liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Add remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 14 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in remaining 1 tablespoon butter, cheese, and remaining ingredients. Cover and let stand 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken or vegetable broth, 2 tablespoons butter, divided, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/4 cups chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Tomato-Basil Risotto falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Tomato-Basil Risotto

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