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Home » Dinner » Rice » Creamy Tomato Basil Risotto

Creamy Tomato Basil Risotto

Created: October 21, 2014 Updated: May 3, 2020 by lyuba 8 Comments

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Delicious dinner idea for any time of the week. This Creamy Tomato Basil Risotto is simple and has that classic tomato basil flavor that everyone enjoys. This dish is simple and takes about 45 minutes, so it can be done any time of the week.

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So my best friend and I spend a lot of time talking about food. (Surprised?) We actually spend a lot of time on the phone because she lives pretty far away from me, so we tend to yap on the phone all day. It’s quite often that we talk while cooking or deciding on dinner. Every time she tells me she is making something, I ask “is it my recipe?” Of course, I get all heartbroken when it’s not but quickly forgive her when she makes something from my blog and send me the picture. I get all warm and fuzzy when people make my food, especially my friends!

The other day, we were talking while she was deciding on what to make. She wanted to make tortellini so I suggested to make it with creamy tomato basil sauce. Easy and those flavors are always perfect. She liked that idea and I suddenly got a craving for it too. Except I wanted to make risotto for dinner so I incorporated those flavors in my risotto. It came out beautifully and so tasty.

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close up veiw of a white decorative rimmed bowl filled with creamy tomato basil risotto on a tan placemat on wooden table with leaves of basil as a garnish

Creamy Tomato Basil Risotto

This Creamy Tomato Basil Risotto is simple and has that classic tomato basil flavor that everyone enjoys.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: risotto, tomato basil
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large shallot sliced thin
  • 2 medium tomatoes on a vine
  • 3 medium garlic cloves minced
  • 2/3 cup of white wine
  • 1 cup of Arbirio rice
  • 3 - 4 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 5-6 leaves of fresh basil minced
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • salt
  • fresh cracked pepper
  • Fresh grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

  • Preheat a large, deep cooking pan on medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add sliced shallot and saute until fragrant.
  • Add diced tomatoes saute for about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and saute until fragrant.
  • Add Arborio rice and mix well.
  • Add 1/3 cup of wine, cook for a couple of minutes then add 1 cup of stock and tomato sauce and stir well. Cook until rice absorbed the liquid.
  • Add 1 cup of stock and cook until rice absorbed the liquid.
  • Add the second third of wine and 1 cup of stock and cook until rice is done.
  • Stir in heavy cream.
  • Add fresh minced basil, salt and pepper. Stir well.
  • (If liquid is absorbed and rice is not done, then add another 1/2 to 1 cup of stock until rice is fully cooked). Taste to make sure there is enough salt.
  • Serve right away, topped with some fresh grated Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

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ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Filed Under: Dinner, Lunch, Rice, Vegetarian Tagged With: basil, risotto, tomato

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Comments

  1. Rina I Thee Cook says

    October 21, 2014 at 10:19 am

    I love Risotto. This looks fantastic!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 24, 2014 at 1:14 pm

      Thank you so much, Rina!

      Reply
  2. Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says

    October 21, 2014 at 12:28 pm

    I can take risotto in any shape or form. Talk about comfort food!! Yum ! Yum! Your pictures more than do the dish justice. Now with cooler weather I can’t wait to start my marathon baking 🙂

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 24, 2014 at 1:16 pm

      Awe, thank you, Marisa! Bake away!!

      Reply
  3. Justine@CookingandBeer says

    October 23, 2014 at 4:19 pm

    This is just beautiful! I love all of the tomato going on! Pinned!

    Reply
    • lyuba says

      October 24, 2014 at 1:20 pm

      Thank you so much, Justine!!

      Reply
  4. Sharon says

    June 19, 2022 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    Love this recipe!! So good!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      June 20, 2022 at 2:33 pm

      Thanks, Sharon!

      Reply

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I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read More.

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