Gorgonzola And Pine Nut Risotto With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes

Gorgonzola And Pine Nut Risotto With Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
  • Author: Gino D'Acampo

This delightful risotto recipe combines creamy gorgonzola cheese, flavorful herbs, and roasted cherry tomatoes for a deliciously comforting dish. The creamy risotto is infused with a hint of spice and paired perfectly with the herb oil, creating a symphony of flavors that will have you coming back for seconds. Top it all off with the savory roasted tomatoes and crunchy pine nuts for a satisfying and colorful meal that is sure to impress your taste buds.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic
  • ½ onion
  • 200g/7oz risotto rice
  • ½ tsp chilli
  • 55ml/2fl oz white wine
  • 200ml/7fl oz hot vegetable stock
  • large handful spinach
  • 50g/1¾oz gorgonzola
  • 4 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
  • 1 garlic
  • 55ml/2fl oz olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 200g/7oz cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 50g/1¾oz pine nuts

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan, add the garlic, onion and risotto rice and cook over a medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the chilli flakes, wine and stock to the pan and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often, until the rice is al dente.
  • Stir in the spinach and gorgonzola and set aside to keep warm.
  • For the herb oil, place the parsley, thyme, basil, garlic and oil into a bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and freshly ground black pepper and mix well.
  • For the roasted tomatoes, place the tomatoes onto a baking sheet, drizzle with the oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Transfer to the oven and roast for 8-10 minutes.
  • To serve, place the risotto onto plates, top with the tomatoes, drizzle with the herb oil and scatter over the toasted pine nuts.

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Cook Time

30M

Prep Time

PT30M

Yield

Serves 2