Tomato-Basil Risotto
Ingredients
2.5
cans
Chicken Broth
5
tbsp
Unsalted Butter
1
Onion
Medium, finely chopped
3
ounces
Prosciutto
Finely Chopped
2
tbsp
Tomato Puree
1.5
cups
Arborio Rice
1/4
cup
Grated Parmesan Cheese
Fresh
1/2
tsp
Fresh Ground Pepper
Salt
1.5
lbs
Plum Tomatoes
1/4
cup
basil leaves
Shredded
Instructions
Dilute canned chicken broth with equal amount of water
Peel, seed and coarsely chop tomato
In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a simmer, maintain at a simmer over moderately low heat
In large saucepan, melt 3 tbsp of the butter.
Add the onion and prosciutto and saute over moderate heat until the onion is softened and translucent (about 3 minutes)
Stir in the tomato puree and cook for 1 minute
Add the rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until well coated with butter and tomato puree and slightly translucent
Add stock 1/2 cup at a time until slightly crunchy, 20-25 minutes
Add cheese and pepper and continue to cook and add stock as needed (3-6 minutes)
Stir in tomatoes, basil and remaining 2 tbsp butter
Serve immediately