Caprese Style Risotto by @spinachandbacon

45 min
Medium

4 servings

🍚

190 g

Arborio Rice

🧅

75 g

Yellow Onion

🧄

12 g

Garlic

🍅

250 g

Roma Tomatoes

🍅

280 g

Grape Tomatoes

🌿

45 ml

Pesto

🧈

14 g

Salted Butter

🍷

60 ml

White Wine

🍲

950 ml

Chicken Broth

🧀

100 g

Parmesan Cheese

🧀

170 g

Mozzarella Pearls

🌿

2 g

Basil

🧂

1.5 g

Sea Salt

🍯

30 ml

Balsamic Glaze

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/11

    Dice the yellow onion and Roma tomatoes. Mince the garlic, grate the Parmesan cheese, and tear the fresh basil leaves.

    yellow onion
    🍅Roma tomatoes
    garlic
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    fresh basil
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board
    🧀box grater

  2. Step 2/11

    Warm the 4 cups chicken broth in a saucepan over low heat and keep it at a gentle simmer.

    chicken broth
    🥄measuring cups

  3. Step 3/11

    Melt the 1 tablespoon salted butter in a wide pot over medium heat. Add the diced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.

    salted butter
    yellow onion
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/11

    Add the 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in the 1 cup Arborio rice and toast for 1 minute.

    garlic
    🍚Arborio rice
    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/11

    Pour in the 1/4 cup Sauvignon Blanc white wine. Stir until the wine is mostly absorbed by the rice.

    Sauvignon Blanc white wine
    🍚Arborio rice
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring cups

  6. Step 6/11

    Add 1 ladle of warm chicken broth to the rice. Stir every few minutes until the liquid is nearly absorbed.

    chicken broth
    🍚Arborio rice
    🥣ladle
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/11

    Continue adding the remaining chicken broth 1 ladle at a time. Cook until the rice is tender with a slight bite and the risotto is creamy, about 18 to 22 minutes.

    chicken broth
    🍚Arborio rice
    🥣ladle
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/11

    Stir in the diced Roma tomatoes and the 10 ounces grape tomatoes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the tomatoes are warm and slightly softened.

    🍅Roma tomatoes
    grape tomatoes
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/11

    Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the 3 tablespoons basil pesto and 1 cup Parmesan cheese until creamy.

    basil pesto
    🧀Parmesan cheese
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  10. Step 10/11

    Fold in the 6 ounces mozzarella pearls and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt. Taste and add more sea salt if needed.

    mozzarella pearls
    sea salt
    🥄wooden spoon
    🥄measuring spoons

  11. Step 11/11

    Spoon the risotto into bowls and scatter with fresh basil. Drizzle each serving with balsamic glaze if desired.

    fresh basil
    balsamic glaze
    🥄wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains, Vegetables, Dairy, Broths, Seasonings, Condiments

Ingredients

Arborio rice, Yellow onion, Garlic, Roma tomatoes, Grape tomatoes, Pesto, Salted butter, White wine, Chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, Mozzarella pearls, Basil, Sea salt, Balsamic glaze

Allergens

Milk, Sulfites

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Gluten-free

Calories

640 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 25g, Carbohydrates: 77g, Fat: 22g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 520mg, Sodium: 1260mg, Potassium: 510mg, Iron: 2.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 290mcg, Vitamin C: 20mg, Vitamin K: 16mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

11 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, measuring cups, measuring spoons, wooden spoon, ladle, box grater

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Side Dish

Occasions

Dinner, Weeknight meal, Date night

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@spinachandbacon

Origin

Cuisine

Italian, Italian-American

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Tender, Cheesy, Juicy

Flavors

Savory, Tangy, Herbaceous, Rich, Tomato-forward

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Do not leave at room temperature longer than 2 hours,Keep covered), fridge : 3 days (Cool promptly,Store in an airtight container,Reheat with a splash of broth or water), freezer : 30 days (Freeze in an airtight freezer-safe container,Texture may become softer after thawing,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)