Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup minced yellow onion (about 1/4 pound)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 2 cups canned Italian tomatoes, pureed with juice
  • 1 1/4 cups homemade or canned chicken broth
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • coarse salt (optional)

Method

  • 1.
  • Heat butter and oil in a 10-inch quiche dish or 11" x 8 1/2" x 2" dish, uncovered, at 100% for 2 minutes
  • 2.
  • Stir in onions and garlic.
  • Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 4 minues.
  • Add rice and stir to coat.
  • Cook for 4 minutes more.
  • 3.
  • Add tomatoes and broth.
  • Cook, uncovered, at 100% for 9 minutes.
  • Stir well and cook for 9 minutes more, 14 mintues for a thoroughly creamy risotto.
  • 4.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Stir in pepper and cheese, add salt to taste, if desired, and serve hot.
  • To serve 6 as a first course, 10 as a side dish.
  • Increase broth to 2 3/4 cups and double all other ingredients.
  • Heat butter in a 14" x 11" x 2" dish for 2 minutes.
  • Add onions and garlic and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook for 4 minutes more.
  • Stir in tomatoes and broth and cook for 18 minutes.
  • Stir and cook for 18 minutes more.
  • Remove from oven.
  • Stir in pepper, cheese, and salt to taste.