Mascarpone Risotto with Tomatoes Recipe
Nothing beats the rich, comforting flavors of Mascarpone Risotto with Tomatoes, especially when topped with a drizzle of balsamic reduction.
Servings: 6
Calories: 411kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 4 1/2 c. vegetable broth
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 1/2 c. Carnaroli rice
- 1/3 c. dry white wine
- 1/4 c. half-and-half or whole milk
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1 c. grape tomatoes
- 1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
- 5 oz. fresh mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Heat a large sauté pan over medium-high heat for several minutes. Once hot, add the grape tomatoes and sauté, stirring constantly, until browned and burst. Set aside.
- Bring the vegetable broth to a simmer in a medium saucepan, but do not let it boil. Keep warm.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the rice and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the wine to the pan, and stir constantly until the liquid is nearly absorbed, about a minute. Stir in 1 cup of broth; cook for 5 minutes or until the liquid is nearly absorbed, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining broth, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring constantly until each portion of broth is absorbed before adding the next (about 25 minutes total).
- Meanwhile, place vinegar in a small, heavy saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook until slightly syrupy and reduced to 1 tablespoon (about 4 minutes).
- Stir the half-and-half, salt, and pepper into the risotto; cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in burst tomatoes and basil. Place about 1 cup of risotto into each of 6 shallow serving bowls. Add a spoonful of mascarpone and a drizzle of balsamic syrup to each. Serve hot.
Notes
To store leftover risotto, place it in an airtight container and refrigerate it for up to 3 days. While you can freeze it for up to a month, the texture might change a bit.
To reheat, gently warm the risotto on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water to restore its creamy consistency. Avoid reheating in the microwave to prevent drying out.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1053mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1593IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3mg
