Creamy risotto with peas and tomato

This is a great recipe for a cold day, when you need a warm and nutritious meal, suitable for the whole family.

You will need:

(For 4 people)

• 320gr of Arborio or Carnaroli risotto rice
• 150gr frozen peas (petit pois work great)
• 200gr tomato passata
• 100gr fresh mozzarella
• 1/4 onion
• 20gr olive oil
• Salt
• Fresh basil

Time:

30 minutes (10 mins preparation + 20 mins cooking time)

Preparation:

Cook the diced onion in olive oil for just a few seconds, until soft, then add salt, basil and the rice. Stir for few minutes, and then add the peas and tomato passata. Add 950ml of water; cook with a closed lid for 20 minutes and, at the end, add the mozzarella cut in 1cm pieces. Serve hot. Tips: mozzarella can be replaced by parmesan cheese, and the peas with broccoli, spinach, or whatever you have in you freezer!

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