Best Rich Tomato And Bacon Risotto Recipes

SUN-DRIED TOMATO-BACON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Cook broth and water in saucepan until heated through. Meanwhile, cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard drippings from skillet.
• Return bacon to skillet. Add mushrooms; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Add rice and dressing; cook 1 min., stirring frequently.
• Stir in half of the broth; cook 5 min. or until most the broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Add remaining broth; stir. Cook 10 min. or until rice is tender and almost all the broth is absorbed, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
• Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

TOMATO AND BACON RISOTTO WITH GULF SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the chicken stock and 6 cups water in a medium saucepan and keep warm over low heat on the back burner.
• Heat a wide-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and the remaining 2 tablespoons water to the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the water evaporates and the bacon begins to sizzle. When the bacon is well browned and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes, remove from the pan with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Add the onions to the drippings in the pan and saute until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook 1 minute more. Deglaze the pan with the wine and stir well. Simmer, stirring often, until the all the wine has been absorbed by the rice, about 3 minutes.
• Make the first addition of chicken stock: Ladle enough of the heated stock into the pan to cover the rice completely and season with some salt. Stir it into the rice. Adjust the heat if needed so that the pan remains at a light simmer. Cook, stirring constantly, until the level of chicken stock falls below the surface of the rice. Add more stock so that the rice is once again just covered and season with some salt. Repeat this process until the rice is creamy and tender, 25 to 30 minutes; it should take approximately 4 additions of stock to fully cook the rice.
• When the rice is done add the tomatoes and cook until heated through and they start to break down, 2 to 3 minutes. Once the mixture comes to a bubble, add the shrimp. Stir well to incorporate and continue cooking until the rice is thickened and the shrimp are cooked through, about 3 minutes.
• Remove the pan from the heat and add the butter. Stir vigorously until incorporated, and then add most of the bacon and basil, reserving some for garnish. Stir until incorporated, then spoon immediately into bowls, garnish and serve.

ITALIAN BACON AND TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Cook bacon and onions in large skillet on medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring occasionally; drain.
• Add next 5 ingredients; mix well. Bring to boil. Simmer on low heat 5 min.
• Stir in 3 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat. Let stand, covered, 5 min. before serving. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.

CREAMY TOMATO RISOTTO

Steps:

• Tip the chopped tomatoes and half the stock into a food processor and pulse until smooth. Pour into a saucepan with the remaining stock, bring to a gentle simmer and keep over a low heat.
• Meanwhile, place the butter and oil in the base of a large saucepan and heat gently until the butter has melted. Add the onion and gently cook for 6-8 mins until softened. Stir in the garlic and rosemary, then cook for 1 min more. Add the rice and cook, stirring, for 1 min.
• Start adding the hot stock and tomato mixture about a quarter at a time. Let the risotto cook, stirring often, adding more stock as it is absorbed. After you have added half the stock, add the cherry tomatoes. After 20-25 mins, the rice should be creamy and tender, the cherry tomatoes softened and all of the stock should be used up.
• Cover and leave for 1 min, then stir in the basil. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan and a good grinding of black pepper.

OVEN-BAKED RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Fry the bacon pieces in an ovenproof pan or casserole dish for 3-5 mins until golden and crisp. Stir in the onion and butter and cook for 3-4 mins until soft. Tip in the rice and mix well until coated. Pour over the wine if using and cook for 2 mins until absorbed.
• Add the cherry tomatoes and the hot stock, then give the rice a quick stir. Cover with a tightly fitting lid and bake for 18 mins until just cooked. Stir through most of the parmesan and serve sprinkled with the remainder.

BACON RISOTTO

Steps:

• Heat teh oil in a large, heavy-based pan with a lid. Gently cook the onion and bacon until the onion and bacon is tender and the bacon fat has run out.
• Stir in the rice and garlic and cook over a high heat for 2-3 minutes, until the rice is well coated.
• Add the dried mushrooms and their liquid, the fresh mushrooms, half the stock, the oregano or thyme and seasoning. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover tightly and leave to cool.
• Check the liquid and if dry, add more liquid as required until the rice is cooked, but not mushy. Just before serving, stir in the butter, white wine, tomatoes and olives and check the seasoning. Serve hot, garnished with thyme sprigs.