Tomato and Parmesan risotto recipe for a comforting meal

Ingredients for Tomato and parmesan risotto

• 1,200 ml low-salt chicken stock

• 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

• 15 ml tomato paste

• 300 g cherry tomatoes

• 1 g freshly grated nutmeg (optional)

• 200 g arborio or carnaroli rice

• kosher salt

• 30 g unsalted butter

• 60 g finely grated parmesan (about 240 g), plus more shaved for serving

• freshly ground black pepper

How to make Tomato and parmesan risotto

1. Bring the broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan and keep it warm over medium-low heat until ready to use.

2. Heat 30 ml of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until golden and very soft, about 8–10 minutes.

3. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 1 minute.

4. Stir in the tomato paste and cook, stirring frequently, until it darkens slightly and begins to stick to the pan, about 2 minutes.

5. Add the tomatoes and nutmeg, if using, then cook, stirring occasionally, until some of the tomatoes start to burst, about 2 minutes.

6. Stir in the rice and season with salt, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook, stirring, until some grains are translucent, about 3 minutes.

7. Ladle in 500 ml of the warm broth and simmer, stirring frequently, until it is completely absorbed, about 8–10 minutes.

8. Add another 500 ml of broth and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is cooked through and most of the broth is absorbed, about 12–15 minutes.

9. Stir in the butter, 60 g of Parmesan, and the remaining 250 ml of broth. Cook, stirring constantly, until the risotto is very creamy, about 4 minutes.

10. Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.

11. Divide the risotto among bowls and top with shaved Parmesan, plenty of black pepper, and a drizzle of oil.

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