Quick Tomato Risotto Recipes

QUICK TOMATO 'RISOTTO'

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add rice; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until browned lightly, stirring occasionally.
• Add undrained tomatoes, broth and water to skillet; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until rice is tender.
• Stir in peas, cheese, salt and pepper. Heat 1 minute more or until peas are hot.

TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed sauté pan or wok (I always use a wok for risotto). Add the onion and sauté until it softens and becomes translucent and slightly golden. Do not burn it. This will take about 7-10 minutes. If the onion appears to be cooking too quickly, turn the heat down a little.
• Add the rice to the onions and fry, stirring until you hear the rice clicking against the sides of the pan. Turn the heat to medium-high.
• Add the tomato sauce and 1 ladle of the warm stock to the rice and onions. Cook, stirring until the liquid is nearly absorbed. The rice shouldn't get completely dry. Add 2 more ladles of the warm stock to the rice and cook, stirring, until it is nearly all absorbed. Repeat until the rice is nearly cooked. It should have a lot of bite but have lost any chalky texture.
• Add the rest of the stock to the rice. Beat the butter and Parmesan into the rice until it looks creamy. Check for seasoning. Stir in the basil leaves and cover the risotto tightly. Remove it from the heat and let it sit for 3-5 minutes.
• Remove the lid. If the risotto seems dry, stir in a little more warm stock or water to get the right creamy consistency. Serve warm.

TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onion, and season generously with salt. Add pepper to taste, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the rice and cook the onions, stirring, until the onions are barely brown, about 2 minutes. Add red-pepper flakes, garlic, white wine and diced tomatoes, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes more.
• Add 2 cups boiling water and adjust the heat to a brisk simmer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring well with a wooden spoon every minute or so.
• When the liquid is absorbed, add remaining 1 cup water and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, until the rice is cooked, but the grains are still firm. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding another splash of water if necessary to loosen the mixture. Turn off the heat, stir in the pecorino and 2 more tablespoons olive oil.
• Transfer to a low, wide serving bowl. Surround the rice with tomato slices and season them with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and basil. Pass more grated cheese at the table.

QUICK TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Tip the rice, onion and half the butter into a large microwave-proof bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave on High for 3 mins. Stir in the stock and passata, then continue to cook, uncovered, for 10 mins. Give it a good stir and mix in the tomatoes and mozzarella. Microwave on High for a further 8 mins until the rice is cooked and the tomatoes have softened.
• Leave the risotto to relax for a few mins, then stir in the remaining butter, parmesan and basil. Season to taste and serve straight from the bowl.

CREAMY TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Tip the chopped tomatoes and half the stock into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour into a saucepan with the remaining stock, bring to a gentle simmer and keep over a low heat.
• Meanwhile, place the butter and oil in the base of a large saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. Add the onion and gently cook for 6-8 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic and rosemary, then cook for 1 min more. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 min.
• Start adding the hot stock and tomato mixture about a quarter at a time. Let the risotto cook, stirring often, adding more stock as it is absorbed. After you have added half the stock, add the cherry tomatoes. After 20-25 mins, the rice should be creamy and tender, the cherry tomatoes softened and all of the stock should be used up.
• Cover and leave for 1 min, then stir in the basil. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and a good grinding of black pepper.

QUICK TOMATO "RISOTTO"

Steps:

• Heat oil in medium skillet on medium heat. Add rice; cook 4 min. or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in tomatoes, broth and water. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 15 min. or until rice is tender.
• Add cheese, peas and pepper; mix well. Cook 5 min. or until peas are heated through.