Tomato-Basil Risotto
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Dilute canned chicken broth with equal amount of water
  2. Peel, seed and coarsely chop tomato
  3. In a medium saucepan, bring the stock to a simmer, maintain at a simmer over moderately low heat
  4. In large saucepan, melt 3 tbsp of the butter.
  5. Add the onion and prosciutto and saute over moderate heat until the onion is softened and translucent (about 3 minutes)
  6. Stir in the tomato puree and cook for 1 minute
  7. Add the rice and stir for 1-2 minutes until well coated with butter and tomato puree and slightly translucent
  8. Add stock 1/2 cup at a time until slightly crunchy, 20-25 minutes
  9. Add cheese and pepper and continue to cook and add stock as needed (3-6 minutes)
  10. Stir in tomatoes, basil and remaining 2 tbsp butter
  11. Serve immediately