Risotto with Tomato, Corn and Basil

This is a labor of love, lots of stirring and timing to get all the ingredients added and the risotto creamy and wonderful. But, it's well worth it. When it's ready, a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese and slivers of basil finish it perfectly.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 385 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cups milk
• 2 ½ cups water
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 cup minced onion
• 1 medium tomato - peeled, seeded and chopped
• 3 tablespoons white wine
• 1 ⅓ cups fresh corn kernels
• ¾ cup uncooked Arborio rice
• ½ cup fresh basil leaves, cut into thin strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the water and milk in a medium size pot or saucepan, heat the water and milk to a simmer. Keep the pan over low heat.

Step 2

Melt the butter in a large casserole or skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and the rice, stir constantly for 1 minute. Add the white wine and stir until completely absorbed.

Step 3

Begin to add the heated milk-water mixture 1/2 cup at a time, stirring frequently. Wait until each addition is almost completely absorbed before adding the next. When the rice has cooked for 15 minutes and most of the liquid has been incorporated, add the corn kernels and tomatoes along with the end of the milk-water mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until the rice is tender but still slightly chewy.

Step 4

The risotto should take 18 to 20 minutes of cooking all together. Stir in the Parmesan cheese, most of the basil, and the salt and pepper. Spoon the risotto immediately onto plates, top with the remaining basil strands, and serve.