2/3cupdry white wine(Like Pinot Grigio or Chardonnay)
1cupArborio rice
3 - 4cupvegetable broth
1tbsptomato sauce
5-6leavesfresh basilminced
1/3cupheavy whipping 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!