Posted by: RisaG 11-12-99 7:44 PM
Risotto with Tomatoes and Parmesan (microwave)
Recipe By : RisaG
Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Rice Dishes
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method
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3 cups vegetable broth
1 cup tomato sauce
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 shallot, minced
2 bay leaves, pref fresh
fine sea salt, to taste
1 cup Arborio rice
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Place butter, oil and shallots in microwaveable dish large enough to fit rice when it is cooked. Put in microwave and cook on high for 3 minutes.
Add rice. Stir well. Cook on high for 2 minutes until rice is a bit translucent.
Add tomato sauce, broth, bay leaves and salt and cook on high for 15 minutes, uncovered. Remove from microwave and stir well.
Add a little of Parmesan cheese, mix and put back in microwave. Cook on high for
12 minutes.
Remove bay leaves. Take out and let it sit for a few minutes.
When you serve, sprinkle more of Parmesan cheese right into dish and stir well. Then serve.
Serve with salad as a main entree or as an appetizer before a meal.