Tomato and Basil Risotto

TOMATO AND BASIL RISOTTO

This is FREE on Extra Easy - and a lovely side to chicken, beef or pork!  Add a salad or some grilled veggies for the perfect dinner.  It received a 10 thumbs up from our family!

Serves 4
ready in about 40 minutes

Frylight
1 onion, chopped
2 sticks celery, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped or pressed
6 large tomatoes, chopped
12 oz (340g) risotto rice
1 pt (568ml) hot stock or water
salt & pepper
1 oz fresh basil


1.  Spray large skillet with frylight.  Place over medium heat, and add onion, celery and garlic.  Cook 5 minutes. with the lid on.

2.   Stir in tomatoes, increase heat to high, and cook 5 more minutes uncovered.  Stir frequently.

3.  Add rice to veggies, and stir well.  Add half the stock, and bring rice to a vigorous simmer, keeping skillet covered, for 10 minutes.  Stir occassionally to keep rice from sticking to bottom.  Add remaining stock, and recover for 5 more minutes.

4.  Remove pan from heat, remove lid and cover with a clean tea towel, and let stand for 5 minutes.  Season and top with basil leaves when served.