One of my absolute favorite things in life is a good Risotto. Some people automatically think that risotto is a difficult thing to cook, but honestly its fairly easy.....it just requires some babysitting. Its such a shame that it is not very popular in restaurants, but because of this unfortunate circumstance I HAD to find to find a good recipe. Naturally I turned to one of my favorite cooking stars: The Pioneer Woman for inspiration of course. It was there that I found the most amazing risotto! It is seriously something I cannot live without.
**Mine does not come close to looking as yummy as The Pioneer Woman's**
Sundried Tomato Risotto
What you will need
4 Tablespoons Butter
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 whole Large Yellow Onion, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 cups Arborio Rice, Uncooked
8 whole Sun-dried Tomatoes Packed In Oil, Drained And Minced -- I tend to use more
1 cup Dry White Wine (optional) -- I use Red Wine
7 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth
Salt As Needed
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 cup Parmesan, Freshly Grated
1/4 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
How it's Done
Heat broth in a saucepan or in a microwave safe pitcher. I used the microwave since its easier, then I just let it rest in there until I am ready for it.
Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven (love my dutch oven!) over medium heat. Add onions and garlic and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the onions start to become transparent.
Add the dry rice. Stir gently to coat and cook for about 3 minutes.
Pour in the wine. Stir gently and cook over medium-low heat until most of the
liquid is gone. Add in minced sundried tomatoes and stir.
Then begin adding broth, one cup at a time, stirring gently while the
rice absorbs the liquid. (This is where the babysitting begins) Repeat this until the rice is
done---it usually takes between 6 and 8 cups of broth. You don't want the rice to be completely soft and mushy, it needs to have a slight bite.
Remove from heat, then stir in Parmesan and heavy cream. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Bon Appetit!
