Risotto with pesto is one of those very simple dishes that know how to pamper. The vivid green colored sauce releases all the goodness and freshness contained in the basil leaves, creating a creamy dressing that enhances the good flavors and colors of Mediterranean cuisine.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time20 minutesmins
Total Time30 minutesmins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: italian cuisine, italian risotto, pasta with pesto recipe, Pesto Recipe, pesto risotto, pesto sauce, risotto
Servings: 4people
Calories: 495kcal
Author: Tatiana
Ingredients
1cupriceArborio
8ozpesto
3cupsvegetable broth
1/2cupwhite winedry
2tbspolive oil
1onion
1tspsalt
1/2tspground pepper
Instructions
Peel and finely chop the onion
Heat up a pan, drizzle the olive oil and saute the chopped onion until translucent
Add the rice as is, don't wash off the starch. Mix well
Pour in the wine, mix, and wait until the rice soaks in all the wine
Pour in 1/2 cup of vegetable broth and stir
Stir often and add more liquid as the rice absorbs it
Halfway through add the pesto and mix well
Taste and season with a little salt and pepper if necessary
Continue adding the vegetable broth until the risotto is cooked to the "al dente"