Quick Tomato Risotto
In this easy and flavorful recipe, the creamy risotto rice is cooked to perfection with sweet cherry tomatoes, gooey mozzarella, and a hint of basil. It's a comforting dish that comes together effortlessly in the microwave, making it a convenient go-to for a delicious meal.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 250g risotto rice
- 1 onion , finely chopped
- 50g butter
- 250ml vegetable stock
- 500ml carton passata
- 500g punnet cherry tomatoes
- 100g ball mozzarella , drained and cut into large chunks
- grated parmesan (or vegetarian alternative) and shredded basil , to serve
Instructions
- 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.
Cook Time
20M
Prep Time
PT5M
Yield
Serves 4
Nutrition
- Calories: 435 calories
- Fat Content: 17 grams fat
- Saturated Fat Content: 10 grams saturated fat
- Carbohydrate Content: 62 grams carbohydrates
- Sugar Content: 10 grams sugar
- Fiber Content: 3 grams fiber
- Protein Content: 13 grams protein
- Sodium Content: 1.34 milligram of sodium
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