Cheese Tomato Risotto Food

TOMATO & CHEESE RISOTTO

Steps:

• In large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, melt 1 T butter. Cook tomatoes in hot butter, 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Remove tomatoes, set aside. Cook onions in remaining 1 T butter, 3 to 5 minutes, until tender. Add rice; cook 2 to 3 minutes stirring frequently. Add wine; stir until absorbed. Increase heat to medium-high; stir in 1 cup broth.
• Cook, uncovered, until broth is absorbed, stirring constantly. Continue stirring, adding remaining 1 cup broth & water, allowing each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice tender & mixture has creamy consistency. (Total cooking time will be about 25 to 30 minutes.).
• Stir in cheese, milk & reserved tomatoes; cook until heated through. Add salt & pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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.