Tomato Risotto

Tomato Risotto

4 to 6
Once you master the risotto technique, you can make flavorful versions throughout the year. This summery version is based on red, ripe tomatoes from the garden, but if you want to up the tomato quotient, surround the finished dish with slices of multicolored heirloom varieties. Best as a first course or vegetarian main course, it could also pair with a main course — grilled fish, for instance.

Ingredients

  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 large onion

    diced, about 1 1/2 cups

  • Salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
  • Pinch of red-pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 cups diced ripe red tomatoes
  • 3 cups boiling water or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup grated pecorino or Parmesan

    plus more for serving

  • 4 medium tomatoes

    in different colors, sliced

  • Chopped parsley

    for garnish

  • Snipped basil

    for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    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.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    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.

  5. 5

    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.

Tomato Risotto

Tomato Risotto

5.0(6.1k)30 min4 to 6

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