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Tomato basil Instant Pot risotto

The easiest way to make creamy risotto. This Instant Pot risotto recipe flavored with tomatoes and basil is a quick and easy vegetarian dinner recipe.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 517 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 cups arborio rice
  • 4 cups stock
  • ½ cup tomato passata
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan / Pecorino
  • Large handful fresh basil roughly chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Set the Instant Pot to the saute function. Add a few tablespoons of olive oil then add the onion and garlic.
  2. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Add the rice, passata, cherry tomatoes and stock. Season with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
  3. Close the Instant Pot and set to the Pressure Cook function.
  4. Set the timer to 6 minutes then allow to come to pressure and cook. Once finished, quick release the pressure. 
  5. Stir in the butter, Parmesan and basil then season to taste. If the risotto is very thick, you can add a little stock to loosen. Serve with extra basil and cheese.
Instructions without Instant Pot
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  1. Heat a few teaspoons of oil in a large, deep pan. Add the onion and garlic and cook until fragrant.
  2. Add the Arborio rice and stir to combine with the onions.
  3. Add the tomatoes and Passata and stir in. Ladle in the stock, a little at a time, stirring and allowing to cook and absorb before adding in the rest. Continue doing this until the rice is creamy and cooked through.
  4. Add the butter, cheese and basil and stir in. Season to taste and serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 517kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 93g (31%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 962mg (40%) Potassium 416mg (12%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1024IU (20%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 26mg (3%) Iron 6mg (33%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 517

% Daily Value*

Calories 517kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 93g 31%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 962mg 40%
Potassium 416mg 9%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1024IU 20%
Vitamin C 23mg 26%
Calcium 26mg 3%
Iron 6mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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