*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                     Roasted Pepper & Tomato Risotto

Recipe By     : Copyright © 1995 by Heidi Rabel
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:40
Categories    : Vegetable

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     1/4  cup           extra virgin olive oil
     1/2  cup           chopped yellow onion -- 1 medium
   3      teaspoons     minced garlic
   2                    red bell peppers
                        roasted, peeled, seeded, & pureed
     1/4  teaspoon      crushed red pepper flakes
     1/2  cup           tomato puree
  14 1/2  ounces        premium diced tomatoes in puree
   2      tablespoons   lemon juice
          8 small       fistfuls arborio rice unwashed
   5      cups          simmering chicken stock
     1/4  cup           Italian parsley -- finely chopped
     1/4  cup           fresh oregano -- for garnish
     1/2  cup           red table wine
   2      tablespoons   heavy cream
     1/2  cup           grated Parmesan cheese

In a pan different from the risotto pan, saute the onion and garlic over
medium heat in half the olive oil until softened and translucent, 3 - 5
minutes. Add the pureed pepper, pepper flakes, crushed tomato and puree, and
heat to a simmer. Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon juice. Heat the
remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, and cook the rice
until it turns golden on the edges. Add enough simmering stock to cover the
rice and simmer until the moisture is cooked away. Repeat the process until
all but 3/4 cup of the stock is used. Add the tomato mixture, the herbs, and
the wine to the rice, and continue to simmer until the sauce is just thick.
Add remaining stock, cream, and 1/4 cup cheese. Stir it in, cover the pan, and
remove it from the heat for 8 minutes.


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NOTES : This is basic risotto, modified with cooked vegetables in a sauce. The
sauce will determine the flavor of the risotto, so taste it as it cooks to get
the flavor balance you want. To serve, ladle the risotto into warm bowls and
sprinkle with remaining cheese. Garnish each serving with a sprig of fresh
herb. Yield: 4 servings.

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