This risotto is perfect served in a big bowl as a main or as a tasty side dish for simple grilled meat or fish.
2 cups arborio rice
4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, divided
1/2 medium onion, diced (or 2 shallots)
1/2 cup dry white wine
4 cups chicken broth
1 to 1 1/4 cups halved cherry tomatoes
3 Tbsp. tomato paste
1/2 cup crumbled goat cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh rosemary sprigs, to garnish
Warm chicken broth in saucepan (or in the microwave) and have handy.
Melt 3 Tbsp. of the butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion or shallots and cook a couple of minutes, until translucent. Add rice and cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes until it is translucent. Add wine and cook, stirring until most of the wine has been absorbed.
Add 1 soup ladle full of chicken broth and the cherry tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook, stirring, until broth has been absorbed and then add another ladle full and cook, stirring, until absorbed. Continue adding addition ladles of broth until broth is used and/or rice is tender (if rice is not tender after all the broth has been used, you can add additional stock or add a bit of water).
Once rice is cooked, add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter, goat cheese and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and melt cheese. If risotto is too thick, add a bit of water or chicken stock to loosen. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed, to taste.
Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with a sprig of rosemary.
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3-4 servings as a main dish or 5-6 as a side
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Comments
Sounds delish! I'm always up for any kind of risotto. :)
Erin on August 9, 2011 7:30 PM
This might very well be my favourite risotto, Erin (and I'm a risotto fan, as well). Hope you get a chance to try it!
Jen on August 9, 2011 9:03 PM
I came across your site the other day when I was looking for recipes to feature from Ontario. You have some delicious dishes on here - this one in particular. I LOVE risotto! In the winter, it's a weekly staple and this will be a nice addition to our stack.
Kristy on August 26, 2011 11:04 AM
Hi Kristy. Hope you enjoy the risotto. It's one of my favourites. Ontario is known for it's wild blueberries, Niagara peaches and Ottawa Beaver tails (there's a recipe for them on my site here). Fun recipe to make with the kids!
Enjoyed browsing your site. Your Maine trip sounded wonderful
Jen on August 26, 2011 8:59 PM
Any new posts coming? I really like your blog.
Christina on October 11, 2011 11:14 PM