Ingredients
5 c. low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
10 oz. jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 c. arborio rice
1 c. dry white wine
1 1/2 c. grated pecorino
2 tbsp. unsalted butter
1/4 c. chopped fresh basil
Preparation
Step 1Preheat oven to 425°. In a medium saucepan, warm vegetable stock over low heat.Step 2In a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat, add sun-dried tomatoes with oil, garlic, onions, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring with a wooden spoon. Add the rice and wine and stir until wine is absorbed, about 2 minutes. Reduce to low heat and ladle 3 cups warm stock in 1 cup increments; continuously stir until rice absorbs most of the liquid, 5 to 7 minutes. Step 3Stir in last 2 cups of stock and place lid on Dutch oven. Bake for 15 minutes.Step 4Remove from oven. Stir in cheese and butter until creamy. If the risotto is too thick, add in a splash of stock. Garnish with basil and serve immediately.
