Best White House Tomato Risotto Recipes

TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Put 3 tablespoons olive oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat, then add the onion, and season generously with salt. Add pepper to taste, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the rice and cook the onions, stirring, until the onions are barely brown, about 2 minutes. Add red-pepper flakes, garlic, white wine and diced tomatoes, and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes more.
• Add 2 cups boiling water and adjust the heat to a brisk simmer. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, stirring well with a wooden spoon every minute or so.
• When the liquid is absorbed, add remaining 1 cup water and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, until the rice is cooked, but the grains are still firm. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding another splash of water if necessary to loosen the mixture. Turn off the heat, stir in the pecorino and 2 more tablespoons olive oil.
• Transfer to a low, wide serving bowl. Surround the rice with tomato slices and season them with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with parsley and basil. Pass more grated cheese at the table.

WHITE HOUSE TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• In a 2-qt saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tbsp butter. Add onions and cook until soft - about 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add rice and stir to coat for 1 minute. Stirring constantly, add 1/2 cup of simmering chicken broth. As rice absorbs the liquid, continue to add broth, 1/4 cup at a time, until you've added 3 cups, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook rice for an additional 20 to 30 minutes until tender, stirring occasionally. If rice starts to dry out, stir in more broth.
• When rice is done, remove pan from heat. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in remaining butter and cheese. Fold in all but 3 tablespoons tomatoes. Season with sat and pepper to taste. Divide risotto evenly among 6 bowls. Garnish each bowl with remaining tomatoes and basil.