One-Pot Italian Tomato and Basil Risotto

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-31 · Updated 2026-07-31

Creamy risotto cooked in one pot with fresh tomatoes and basil, infused with garlic and Parmesan for a comforting Italian classic. This Italian-inspired rice and grain recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Arborio rice, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, finely chopped yellow onion
• 1 1/2 cups, halved cherry tomatoes
• 5 cups, warm vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 medium finely chopped yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 1 1/2 cups Arborio rice to the pan and stir continuously for 2 minutes until the rice is coated in oil and slightly translucent at the edges.
3. Step 3: Pour in 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook, stirring, until the wine is mostly absorbed, about 2-3 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 5 cups warm vegetable broth, 1 cup at a time, stirring frequently and allowing liquid to absorb before adding the next. After adding 3 cups broth, stir in 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes.
5. Step 5: Continue adding broth and stirring until rice is creamy and tender but still slightly firm to the bite, about 18-20 minutes total.
6. Step 6: Remove pan from heat and stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil. Let sit for 2 minutes before serving.