We've used a secret hack in this delicious roasted tomato and basil risotto recipe š
No need to spend all that time stirring ā let the oven do the work for you! If you canāt find the mozzarella pearls, chop up some regular mozzarella.
We all love a cooking shortcut and when the results look and taste this good, why wouldn't we? This speedy, super simple supper is set to be your new midweek lifesaver! A delicious risotto that's cooked in the oven using tomato soup and then melted mozzarella and parmesan melted throughout, it doesn't get more comforting than this.Ā
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Yields:
4 serving(s)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Cal/Serv:
671
Ingredients
2Tbsp.
olive oil
1
fat garlic clove, crushed
400g
risotto rice
2
Ā x 600g tubs fresh tomato and basil soup
275g
cherry tomatoes on the vine
40g
Parmesan, finely grated
125
-150gĀ mozzarella āpearlsā or ācherriesā
Directions
Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan) mark 6. Heat 11/2tbsp oil in a large, ovenproof casserole (that has a lid) over medium hob heat. Add garlic and rice, cook, stirring for 1min. Pour in soup, season and bring to a simmer, stirring. Cover with a lid and cook in the oven for 20min.
StepĀ 2Meanwhile place tomatoes on a small baking tray, drizzle with remaining 1/2tbsp oil and season. Cook in oven for 10-15min until starting to split and soften.
StepĀ 3Remove risotto from oven, stir in most of the Parmesan and all the mozzarella pearls/cherries. Recover with the lid and return to oven, for 10min until the rice is tender and the soup has been absorbed.Ā
StepĀ 4Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan and top with the roasted tomatoes to serve.
GH Tip:
No tomato soup? No problem. Swap out for any fresh vegetarian soup you have.Ā
No mozzarella? No problem. Swap out for ricotta, cream cheese, goats cheese, mascarpone, brie, and blue cheese.Ā Ā
Want to turn them into something slightly differentĀ the next day? Follow our recipe for risotto stuffed mushrooms. They're insane.
Per serving:
Calories: 671
Protein: 20g
Total fat: 22g
Saturates: 10g
Carbs: 96g
Total sugars: 12g
Fibre: 7g
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