TOMATO BASIL RISOTTO
The basic risotto recipe can be used to make many different risottos. Try potato and mushroom - cook 1 small potato that has been diced small, until done (about 2 minutes) Drain. Saute 6 sliced mushrooms. Make the basic risotto recipe, then add the potatoes and mushrooms after stirring in the butter.
Provided by Kathy W
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in a heavy, non-stick 2 quart pot. saute onion in oil until transluscent.
- 2. Add rice and stir until grains are coated with oil.
- 3. Add wine and stir constantly, on medium heat, until wine is absorbed. (If you do not wish to use wine, use broth)
- 4. Add 1 cup stock, stirring until liquid is absorbed. Continue to add stock, one cup at a time, stirring and allowing liquid to absorb before adding the next cup. This will take about 30 minutes or so. The rice, when done, should be be firm with a little bite in the center or al dente.
- 5. Remove from heat, add cheese and stir until melted.
- 6. Add butter and quickly stir until melted. add salt and pepper to taste.
- 7. Gently add the tomatoes and basil and serve.
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Barbara Hughes
h_b49@hotmail.comThis risotto was okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for, but the texture was good. I might try making it again with some different ingredients.
meheraj Hossain
h@hotmail.comI was really disappointed with this recipe. The risotto was bland and the texture was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
COACHLINDASHOW
coachlindashow@gmail.comThis risotto was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The only change I made was that I used white wine instead of red. I will definitely be making this again.
Kids Phone
p76@hotmail.co.ukI'm not a huge fan of risotto, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I would definitely make this again.
msaqib 088
08855@yahoo.comThis risotto was really easy to make and it turned out great. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Sanjeeb Rai
r_sanjeeb@gmail.comI love this recipe! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The risotto is creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes and basil add a nice freshness. I highly recommend this recipe.
Pretty Nkosi
p-nkosi15@yahoo.comThis risotto was okay. It wasn't as flavorful as I was hoping for, but the texture was good. I might try making it again with some different ingredients.
Sonti Realz Crib
cs@gmail.comI was really disappointed with this recipe. The risotto was bland and the texture was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
UniversalsoldierDave worldpeacetryit.
w47@gmail.comThis risotto was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone raved about it. The only change I made was that I used white wine instead of red. I will definitely be making this again.
Joseph Stewart
j-s@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of risotto, but this recipe was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the texture was perfect. I would definitely make this again.
Rufus Everett
r_e67@yahoo.comThis was a great recipe! I made it last night and my family loved it. The risotto was creamy and flavorful, and the tomatoes and basil added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again.