Mozzarella and Roasted Tomato Risotto Recipe

This fresh, flavoursome mozzarella and roasted tomato risotto is super tasty, fresh and satisfying. Easy and simple to make, this will please vegetarians and those seeking delicious meat-free recipes. This roasted tomato risotto recipe has less fat than many other risotto recipes so is a lighter choice, but with all of the flavour.
You will need (to serve 3-4):

- 1kg tomatoes- I used cherry tomatoes but you can use any fresh type
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or grated
- 2 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil, plus a little extra for cooking the onions
- salt and pepper
- 750ml vegetable stock
- 1 ball of reduced fat mozzarella
- 1 white onion, finely chopped
- 250g risotto rice
Total cooking time 35-40 minutes
Method:
1.Preheat your oven at 180 oC/ gas mark 4. Put your tomatoes *If you are using larger tomatoes cut them into quarters. on an oven tray, drizzle with 1tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with thyme, garlic, and some salt and pepper, and roast for 30-40 minutes until soft. Take out of the oven and allow to cool.

2. When slightly cooled, put your tomatoes in a blender to make a paste. If you do not have a blender, mash them as smoothly as you can to make a paste.
3. Put 750ml of hot water in a small saucepan. Bring the water to the boil, then add your vegetable stock cubes. Stir to make your stock. Keep the stock on a low heat throughout cooking this dish, adding gradually to the risotto as needed.

4.In a large saucepan, add a small amount of olive oil (or fry spray). Add the chopped onions and cook at a low heat for about 10 minutes until they are soft.

5.Add the risotto rice to the onions and stir. Add about 100ml of the hot stock to the rice and onions and continue to stir for 5 minutes.

6. Continue to add the stock gradually (about 100ml at a time), regularly stirring for about another total of 20 minutes, or until the rice is beginning to soften and you have the right consistency for you- you will be adding the paste for don’t make the risotto rice too wet at this stage. You may have a little stock left in your small pan.
7. Now add the roasted tomato paste and continue stirring for another 5 minutes. You are aiming for the consistency pictured below, so add more stock if needed or allow the risotto to cook a little more if too wet. Tear up your mozzarella and add to the risotto, mixing through so that it melts into the rice. Season to taste.

8.Sprinkle on with some fresh basil leaves and serve with a rocket salad. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if you wish.
Roasted tomato risotto:
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I love risotto, it’s such a nice light meal but really tasty. I’ll definitely give this one a try
This looks amazing! Thanks for clearly explaining how to make it. Your pictures are fab too. I think I might give this a try! 🙂
This looks and sounds so good. I don’t often attempt a risotto although we do love rice. I will have to give this recipe a go!
This looks delicious and my kids love rice, so it would be the sort of meal that we could eat together. Thank you for sharing. I’ve added it to the meal plan rotation.
OOh, this looks like the kind of thing my husband would love! Thanks for the recipe!
This sounds absolutely delicious and I haven’t made a risotto in a while. I normally make a mushroom one! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Wow, that looks fab! I am stuck in a risotto rut, always making the same mushroom one. Ill try this one out!
Ahh this looks amazing, I’ll have to give it a try (or get hubby to!)
This sounds so yummy! I absolutely love risottos! I must try this . Risotto is always a good excuse to open a bottle of wine.
I love that I have discovered this recipe. I have recently started to look at cooking some meat free meals but have 3 fussy children so have to keep the meals quite simple, this looks perfect and delicious. Will definitly be giving it a go.
Adding this is my recipe list! It sounds super yummy
Risotto can have its moods, but you have nailed it perfectly Melanie. The creamy risotto with the tang from the tomato looks so delish !
When done right, risotto is one of my all time favorite dishes. WOW – the addition of fresh mozzarella looks so amazing. Will definitely be trying out this version soon.
I love risotto and I am always looking for new ingredient ideas to make it with. This mozzarella and roasted tomato risotto looks rich and creamy and so delectable. It’s the perfect comfort food to enjoy,