Romina Callwitz, an author and recipe creator, has developed a tomato risotto recipe that is both straightforward and satisfying, serving four people. The dish requires only 10 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking time.
A Creamy Dish Without Cream
Risotto is a beloved Italian rice dish, celebrated for its luxuriously smooth consistency. Despite its velvety texture, authentic risotto typically contains no cream — that silkiness is achieved through the rice alone.
The dish is conventionally prepared using short or medium-grain Italian rice varieties, including Arborio, Carnaroli or Vialone Nano, which excel at soaking up stock while releasing sufficient starch to produce that characteristic creamy finish.
Ingredients and Method
This particular recipe showcases tomatoes and includes one tablespoon olive oil, one diced brown onion, two minced garlic cloves, 200g Carnaroli risotto rice, 120ml dry white wine, 750ml vegetable broth, one tin of cherry tomatoes, 120ml full-fat coconut milk, 40g nutritional yeast, salt and pepper to taste, freshly grated mozzarella for serving, and fresh basil or parsley, chopped for garnish.
To prepare, warm the olive oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook gently until the onion becomes translucent, approximately five minutes. Stir in the risotto rice and cook, stirring continuously, for two minutes. Add the white wine and continue cooking until the liquid has been fully absorbed.
Finishing the Dish
Pour in the vegetable broth a third at a time, stirring regularly and allowing each portion to be fully absorbed before adding the next. Add the tinned cherry tomatoes, coconut milk, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together thoroughly. Continue cooking for a further five to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender and the risotto has reached a creamy consistency.
Take off the heat and dish up the risotto, finishing with a generous topping of freshly grated mozzarella and a scattering of fresh basil or parsley. The cherry tomatoes bring a creamy yet tangy dimension to the dish, making it ideal for a relaxing evening at home.
