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Caprese Risotto

How to make traditional Caprese Risotto. Our easy healthy vegetarian Italian recipe features arborio rice, roasted tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and fresh basil.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Caprese Risott
Servings: 4
Calories: 408kcal

Equipment

  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • French knife
  • baking sheet

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
  • 2 pints Cherry or Grape Tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 sprigs Thyme
  • Kosher Salt + Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 cup Risotto Rice
  • 1 Shallot minced
  • 1/4 cup Dry Sherry
  • 4 cups Boiling Water
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil chopped
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1 cup Bocconcini Cheese halved

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 450 F with a rack in the middle position. In a 9x13 inch baking pan, mix the oil and tomato paste. Add the tomatoes, garlic, pepper flakes, thyme and 1/2 tsp salt. Roast until the tomatoes have softened and begin to char, 35-40 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove and discard the thyme, set the tomatoes aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high melt the butter. Add the shallots and stir for 2-3 minutes until tender.
  • Add the risotto rice and 1/2 tsp salt, then cook, stirring constantly, until the rice grains are translucent at the edges, 2-3 minutes. Add the sherry and cook, stirring until evaporated.
  • Add 2.5 cups of boiling water and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium and cook, stirring often until the grains are almost tender but still firm at the centre, 8-10 minutes.
  • Add 1 cup of the remaining boiling water and cook, stirring often and briskly, until the rice is al dente, 5-7 minutes. The risotto should be loose but not soupy.
  • Off heat, stir in the tomatoes with juice, basil and parmesan cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve immediately topped with bocconcini cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 408kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.7g | Protein: 9.7g | Fat: 19.8g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 164mg | Potassium: 555mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5.3g | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3mg