TOMATO & MASCARPONE RISOTTO

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Enjoy a comforting bowl of risotto with tomato and mascarpone. It's perfect for a Valentine's menu, or a special midweek meal

Provided by Esther Clark

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion , very finely chopped
1 large garlic clove , crushed
175g risotto rice
400g can cherry tomatoes
600ml hot vegetable stock
30g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, grated
30g mascarpone
½ small bunch of basil , chopped

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based saucepan. Add the onion along with a pinch of salt, and fry for 10 mins or until beginning to soften and turn translucent, then add the garlic and fry for 1 min. Stir in the rice and cook for 2 mins.
  • Tip in the tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Add half the stock, cooking and stirring until absorbed. Add the remaining stock, a ladleful at a time, and cook until the rice is al dente, stirring constantly for around 20 mins.
  • Stir through the parmesan, mascarpone and basil, and season to taste. Spoon into bowls to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 635 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 86 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 14 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.3 milligram of sodium

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