Italian-Style One-Pot Tomato Basil Risotto

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Creamy risotto cooked in a single pot with fresh tomatoes, fragrant basil, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting vegetarian meal. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, cherry tomatoes, vegetable broth for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 380 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add 1 small finely diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice, toasting it for 2 minutes until the edges become translucent.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and 1 tsp salt, stirring gently to combine.
  4. Step 4: Begin adding 5 cups warmed vegetable broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing the liquid to absorb before adding more, cooking for about 18-20 minutes until rice is creamy and tender.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  6. Step 6: Season with 1/2 tsp black pepper, then serve immediately while creamy and warm.

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