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June 2, 2016 · 16 Comments

Sun Dried Tomato Risotto

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Sun Dried Tomato Risotto is a creamy, rice side dish that makes the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Tastes great with grilled chicken, fish or beef.

Sun Dried Tomato Risotto

I first shared this recipe for Sun Dried Tomato Risotto about 5 years ago, but when it was published in my cookbook, I took it off of the website.

Recently, I've been making some of my favorite recipes again from the book and this risotto is one of my favorites.

Sun Dried Tomato Risotto

How do you make Risotto?

For this recipe you'll need: Arborio rice (which is an Italian short grain rice), sun dried tomatoes, garlic, chicken broth, Pecorino Romano cheese and butter. Start off by browning the rice in a bit of butter; then gradually add the liquid.

I've seen recipes that add all of the liquid needed at the same time, but I find my risotto comes out creamier when I add a little liquid at a time.

Just before the last bit of liquid is added, stir in your chopped sun dried tomatoes and cheese until all of the liquid has evaporated; then add the remaining butter and stir until creamy.

A bowl of Sun Dried Tomato Risotto

Sun Dried Tomato Risotto collage.

This recipe for Sun Dried Tomato Risotto is so easy to make, but you must be a little patient. Good things do come to those that wait after all.

I've made this risotto mainly as a side dish, but for a complete meal idea you could add cooked chicken, fish or beef. ~Enjoy!

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Sun Dried Tomato Risotto

Sun Dried Tomato Risotto

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
Sun Dried Tomato Risotto is a creamy, rice side dish that makes the perfect accompaniment to any meal. Tastes great with grilled chicken, fish or beef.
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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Total Time 30 mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 c. Arborio Rice
  • ¼ c. Sun Dried Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 Clove Garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp. Butter
  • 3 ½ c Chicken Broth
  • 3 tbsp. Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • ¼ tsp. Kosher Salt
  • ⅛ tsp. Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large, non-stick frying pan, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter and add the garlic and rice. Heat over medium heat until butter melts and rice gets slightly browned.
  • Gradually add 1 cup at a time of the chicken broth, allowing the liquid to evaporate after each addition. When the liquid from the last addition of the broth has almost evaporated, stir in the tomatoes and cheese.
  • When the last of the liquid has evaporated, add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and stir until the butter has melted and the risotto is creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
Keyword rice, risotto
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Comments

  1. Judy Thomas says

    June 02, 2016 at 6:56 am

    5 stars
    It looks so easy to make and delicious! Thanks for the recipe 🙂

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 02, 2016 at 12:38 pm

      You're welcome~Enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Debbie Welchert says

    June 02, 2016 at 1:37 pm

    I have never had risotto and would love to try this recipe. I'm a little scared to try it because I have seen some of the cook shows make it and it just makes me a little nervous. I love the few ingredients in this recipe and just might have to give it a try.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 02, 2016 at 1:52 pm

      Debbie don't be afraid, it's really easy to do. Just add l cup of liquid until it's absorbed into the rice; then add 1 cup each time it evaporates. If you need to add more liquid than the recipe calls for because the rice is still a bit hard, you can. I used a dry measuring cup and leveled off the rice, but I've known people to use a liquid measuring cup (which gives you more rice) and if you add more liquid and let that evaporate, it comes out fine. The last addition of butter really makes it creamy. I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  3. Terry Poage says

    June 02, 2016 at 4:00 pm

    This sounds good, thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
  4. Tawny says

    June 03, 2016 at 10:45 pm

    5 stars
    This looks really good. I will have to get some Arborio and make this without cheese. I think this will be good.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 04, 2016 at 10:45 am

      I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  5. June S. says

    June 04, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    5 stars
    (Sun Dried Tomato Risotto) My brother and I made the mushroom risotto a few months ago and it turned out really good. I am keeping this recipe so we can try making this one next, it sure sounds good to me-

    Reply
  6. eirini kourvouli says

    June 05, 2016 at 1:58 am

    looks really good.Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
  7. cassandra m says

    June 05, 2016 at 4:36 pm

    this look amazing! i am obsessed with sun-dried tomatoes. my grandmother makes something that looks similar to this. i think i am going to have to try it and do a comparison and maybe teach her a thing or two lol.

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 06, 2016 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks Cassandra, I hope you like it!

      Reply
  8. Jack Riddle says

    June 05, 2016 at 8:25 pm

    This real yummy!

    Reply
  9. Beverley Press says

    June 20, 2016 at 11:30 am

    5 stars
    I also haven't made risotto but you make it look so easy and delicious , I may just take the plunge xoxo

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      June 21, 2016 at 5:26 am

      Thanks Beverley! xoxo

      Reply
  10. Julie says

    September 16, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    Do you use dry tomatoes or packed in oil?

    Reply
    • Carrie's Experimental Kitchen says

      September 16, 2017 at 4:50 pm

      I used dry.

      Reply

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