Rice with Tomato Sauce - Riso al Pomodoro ___

Rice with Tomato Sauce - Riso al Pomodoro

Ingredients

For the Risotto

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 cups passata or tomato puree
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 cups arborio rice
  • grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Directions

Put a large saucepan over a medium flame  and heat the oil. Add the onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add in the tomato pure and salt. Lower the flame to low and cook for 15-20 minutes.

In a separate saucepan bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rice and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Scoop out the rice and add it to the sauce. Mix over a low flame for 1-2 minutes.

Serve with the grated parmigiano reggiano cheese.