Tomato Basil Risotto

== Description ==
Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup chopped onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 2 tablespoons butter
* 1 cup uncooked U.S. arborio or medium-grain rice
* ½ cup dry white wine
* 3 cups chicken broth
* 2 cups water
* 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped
* 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
* ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
* ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
* ½ cup heavy cream
== Directions ==
# Cook onion and garlic in butter in large skillet over medium-high heat until soft.
# Add rice; stir 2 to 3 minutes.
# Add wine; stir until absorbed. Stir in 1 cup broth. Cook, uncovered, stirring constantly, until broth is absorbed.
# Continue stirring and adding broth and water, one cup at a time; each cup to be absorbed before adding another, until rice is tender and mixture has a creamy consistency, 20 to 25 minutes.
# Stir in tomatoes, basil, cheese, pepper and cream. Stir until creamy, about 1 to 2 minutes.
# Serve immediately.
Category:Italian Recipes
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