Tomato Risotto with Burrata and Basil

Slow-stirred and irresistibly creamy, this risotto is packed with cherry tomatoes, a splash of white wine, and finished with rich, melty burrata for a cozy bowl of comfort.

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Tomato Burrata Risotto

Servings: 4

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 40 minutes

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Creamy arborio rice simmered with blistered cherry tomatoes, white wine, and warm stock, finished with Parmesan and rich burrata for a luxurious, comforting dish.

Ingredients

• For the Risotto:
  • 6 cups vegetable stock, kept warm
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 shallot or small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 pints cherry tomatoes
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup arborio rice
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 3 ounces Parmesan, grated, plus more for topping
  • 4 ounces burrata, plus more for topping
  • Fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Sauté aromatics. Heat olive oil in a deep sauté pan over medium heat. Add the shallot and garlic, cooking until softened and translucent.
2. Cook the tomatoes. Add cherry tomatoes and thyme leaves. Cook until the tomatoes begin to blister and burst, about 4 minutes.
3. Toast the rice. Stir in the arborio rice and cook, stirring continuously, until the grains appear slightly translucent with a pearly center.
4. Deglaze with wine. Pour in the white wine and stir until it has been fully absorbed by the rice.
5. Build the risotto. Add warm stock one ladle at a time, stirring frequently (traditionally in a clockwise motion). Allow the rice to absorb most of the liquid before adding more. Continue this process until the rice is tender and creamy.
6. Check consistency. The risotto should be creamy and slightly loose, not dry or overly soupy. You may not need all the stock.
7. Finish with cheese. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan and burrata. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
8. Rest and serve. Let the risotto sit for a few minutes to thicken slightly. Serve topped with extra burrata, grated Parmesan, and fresh basil.

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