TOMATO & CHEESE RISOTTO

Tomato & Cheese Risotto image

Provided by Jackie 6

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

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2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 cup diced tomato
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 cup uncooked rice (must be short grain or medium grain)
1/3 cup dry white wine
2 cups chicken broth, divided
3 cups water
1/2 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/4 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
salt
ground pepper

Steps:

In large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt 1 T butter. Cook tomatoes in hot butter, 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Remove tomatoes, set aside. Cook onions in remaining 1 T butter, 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Add rice; cook 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in 1 cup broth.
Cook, uncovered, until broth is absorbed, stirring constantly. Continue stirring, adding remaining 1 cup broth & water, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice tender & mixture has creamy consistency. (Total cooking time will be about 25 to 30 minutes.).
Stir in cheese, milk & reserved tomatoes; cook until heated through. Add salt & pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.5, Fat 10.6, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 594.2, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 5.8, Protein 13.6