Yield: 2

Creamy Tomato Risotto Recipe

Conquer a culinary fear with this unbelievably delicious creamy tomato risotto recipe! This step by step tutorial makes risotto an easy recipe anyone can create in no time.

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients

  • 5 oz Arborio rice
  • 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 10 oz tomato sauce
  • 1/4 cup parmesan
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • Zest of one lemon
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Pangrattato Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 tbsp parmesan
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 2 tbsp olive oil, for frying

Instructions

How to Make Tomato Risotto

  1. Bring chicken stock, tomato sauce, and tomato paste to a boil over medium heat in a medium saucepan;
  2. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the tomato mixture for 5-7 minutes stirring it occasionally;
  3. In a dutch oven, heat olive oil and onion over medium heat cooking for 5 minutes until translucent;
  4. Add in the Arborio rice and stir for 1 minute;
  5. Reduce the heat to low, and begin adding in the tomato broth mixture in 1/2-1 cup measurements stirring into the rice slowly between each addition of tomato mixture, this process should take between 20-25 minutes and the rice should be soft on the outside but still slightly al dente;
  6. Mix in the cream, parmesan, and then season with salt and pepper to taste as desired;
  7. Remove from heat and top with additional parmesan or Pangrattato as desired when serving.

How to Make a Pangrattato

  1. In a small skillet, heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil and add in breadcrumbs frying until just golden while stirring continually.  Season with salt, pepper, garlic, parsley, and additional parmesan cheese. 

Notes

Pangrattato is a traditional addition for texture and flavor but is not necessary for a delicious risotto.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 540Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 2056mgCarbohydrates: 56gFiber: 6gSugar: 13gProtein: 14g