Tomato Parmesan Risotto

Ingredients

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Onion

1, finely chopped

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Arborio rice

1.5 cups

Tomato paste

3 tablespoons

White wine

1/2 cup

Vegetable broth

4 cups

Dried basil

1 tablespoon

Grated parmesan cheese

1/2 cup

Salt and pepper

to taste

Fresh basil leaves

for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, around 5 minutes.
3. Stir in Arborio rice and tomato paste until the rice is well-coated.
4. Pour in white wine, stirring constantly until it's completely absorbed by the rice.
5. Gradually introduce vegetable broth, around 1/2 cup at a time. Ensure each batch is fully absorbed before adding the next, stirring constantly for about 20 minutes until the rice is creamy and tender.
6. Mix in dried basil and grated parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
7. Remove the pan from heat and let the risotto rest for a few minutes prior to serving.
8. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot. Enjoy your homemade Italian comfort food!