Cheese Risotto Bites with Basil, Garlic Tomato Sauce
Risotto is a northern Italian dish that is considered a main entrée. It is cooked with different stocks depending on the flavor profile of the dish (beef, chicken, vegetable or seafood stocks). Main ingredients also include white wine and onions for a traditional risotto.
Ingredients
- 24 Cheese Risotto Bites, thawed
- 1 San Marzano whole canned tomatoes, crushed by hand
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, shaved
- 10 ea. fresh basil, chiffonade
- Salt and pepper TT
- ½ tbsp. sugar
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- Frying oil
- 4 tbsp. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Parmigiano for garnish
Directions
In a small pot, heat olive oil; then stir in garlic and onions and cook until soft. Add tomato paste and break it down, cook for 2 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and ½ cup of water. Season with sugar, salt and pepper. Simmer sauce for 30 minutes then fold in fresh basil and cook for few minutes longer. In a small pot heat frying oil to 350°F. Fry risotto bites for 2 minutes. Work in batches if necessary. Set aside on paper towel. Mirror sauce on plate then add risotto bites and sprinkle with dried oregano and Parmigiano. Serve immediately.
