Roasted Tomato and Mozzarella Caprese Risotto

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  1. dobbernationloves

    You can make the recipe [HERE](https://dobbernationloves.com/food-drink/tomato-and-mozzarella-caprese-risotto-recipe/).
    Ingredients
    • 3 tbsp Olive Oil
    • 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
    • 1 tsp Minced Garlic
    • 2 pints Cherry or Grape Tomatoes halved
    • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
    • 2 sprigs Thyme
    • Kosher Salt + Black Pepper
    • 2 tbsp Butter
    • 1 cup Risotto Rice
    • 1 Shallot minced
    • 1/4 cup Dry Sherry
    • 4 cups Boiling Water
    • 1/2 cup Fresh Basil chopped
    • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
    • 1 cup Bocconcini Cheese halved
    Instructions
    1 Heat oven to 450 F with a rack in the middle position. In a 9×13 inch baking pan, mix the oil and tomato paste. Add the tomatoes, garlic, pepper flakes, thyme and 1/2 tsp salt.
    2 Roast until the tomatoes have softened and begin to char, 35-40 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove and discard the thyme, set the tomatoes aside.
    3 In a large skillet over medium-high melt the butter. Add the shallots and stir for 2-3 minutes until tender.
    4 Add the risotto rice and 1/2 tsp salt, then cook, stirring constantly, until the rice grains are translucent at the edges, 2-3 minutes. Add the sherry and cook, stirring until evaporated.
    5 Add 2.5 cups of boiling water and bring to a boil, then reduce to medium and cook, stirring often until the grains are almost tender but still firm at the centre, 8-10 minutes.
    6 Add 1 cup of the remaining boiling water and cook, stirring often and briskly, until the rice is al dente, 5-7 minutes. The risotto should be loose but not soupy.
    7 Off heat, stir in the tomatoes with juice, basil and parmesan cheese. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
    8 Serve immediately topped with bocconcini cheese.

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