Risotto with basil pesto

A different risotto with aroma of fresh basil

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Ingredients

  • 1 onion
  • 1 sk. garlic
  • 1 and others olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 200 gr. rice for risotto
  • 20 gr. White Wine
  • 800 ml vegetable broth
  • 30 gr. butter
  • 60 g Parmesan
  • For the pesto
  • 1 sk. garlic
  • 50 gr. oil
  • 30 gr. basil leaves
  • 20 gr. cashews
  • 50 g Parmesan
  • For serving
  • rocket
  • cashews
  • Parmesan
  • pepper
  • oil

Implementation

step 1

Add the oil, onion and garlic and put them in a saucepan, together with salt and pepper and sauté for about 2 minutes until golden brown.

step 2

Put the rice and sauté for 3 minutes, quench with the wine and as soon as it evaporates add the broth in 2-3 portions, stirring constantly for about 10 minutes.

step 3

Remove from the heat and set aside for a few minutes. Add the butter and pepper and stir while then add the parmesan and stir until the whole mixture sets.

step 4

We are preparing it , put the garlic, oil in a mixer and beat very well. Add the basil and cashews with the parmesan, beat for a few seconds until the mixture is homogeneous and serve.