Risotto With Mozzarella & Hot Pepper Flakes

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Risotto With Mozzarella & Hot Pepper Flakes

Author: chefs-mate Cooking Method: Cuisine: Courses:
Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 104.7

Description

This Italian main features Olive oil, Butter, Onion, peeled and chopped, Red bell pepper. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, smooth, comforting richness. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. And finely chopped 2 md Cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 c Arborio rice 1/4 ts Hot red pepper flakes 5 c Chicken broth, heated 8 Pitted kalamata olives, Coarsely chopped 6 Sun-dried tomatoes packed in Oil, drained and slivered 1 c Shredded part-skim Mozzarella 1/4 c Finely chopped parsley 2 tb Grated Parmesan cheese 1.
  2. In a large skillet, preferably nonstick, or large pot,
  3. heat the oil and butter over medium
  4. heat until hot.
  5. Add the onion and red pepper; saute 5 minutes.
  6. Add the garlic and saute an additional minute.
  7. Stir in the rice and hot pepper flakes.
  8. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes.
  9. Slowly start to add the liquid, about a ladleful at a time.
  10. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  11. Add the liquid slowly and stir often.
  12. Wait until the liquid has been absorbed each time before adding the next ladleful.
  13. Repeat the cooking process, covered, 10 minutes.
  14. Uncover and add the olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
  15. Continue adding the liquid and stirring often.
  16. The risotto should cook in about 30 minutes.
  17. (The finished risotto should be creamy, with a little chewiness at the center of the rice.) 4.
  18. Add the mozzarella, parsley and Parmesan, stirring until the cheese has melted

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 104.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.9g16%
Saturated Fat 4.3g22%
Cholesterol 16.1mg6%
Sodium 50.2mg3%
Total Carbohydrate 4.1g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 0.6g2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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