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Risotto: Risotto w/ Mozzarella & Hot Pepper Flake

Source of Recipe

www.ichef.com


List of Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 small onion, peeled and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded, chopped fine
2 medium clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups arborio rice
1/4 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
5 cups chicken broth, heated
8 pitted kalamata olive, coarse chopped
6 oil packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained -- slivered
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese


Recipe

In a large skillet, preferably nonstick, or large pot, heat the oil and butter over medium heat until hot. Add the onion and red pepper; saute 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute an additional minute. Stir in the rice and hot pepper flakes. Cook, stirring, 2 minutes. Slowly start to add the liquid, about a ladleful at a time. Cook, covered, over medium-low heat, 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the liquid slowly and stir often. Wait until the liquid has been absorbed each time before adding the next ladleful. Repeat the cooking process, covered, 10 minutes. Uncover and add the olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Continue adding the liquid and stirring often. The risotto should cook in about 30 minutes. (The finished risotto should be creamy, with a little chewiness at the center of the rice.) Add the mozzarella, parsley and Parmesan, stirring until the cheese has melted. Serves 6.