
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 extra-large brown onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery sticks, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 1 (500g) pack baby plum tomatoes
- 1 pinch chilli flakes (optional)
- 450g arborio risotto rice
- 150ml dry white wine
- 1 (500g) pack passata
- 2 vegetable stock cubes, dissolved in 900ml boiling water (gluten free if required)
- 1½ tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 25g vegetarian hard cheese, grated
- ½ (30g) bunch basil, leaves picked and torn
Method
Step 1
Heat the oil in a large pan with a lid over medium-low heat. Add the onion and celery with a big pinch of salt and cook for 10 mins or until softened.Step 2
Tip in the garlic; cook for 2 mins. Add the tomatoes, chilli (if using) and another pinch of salt; cook for 2 mins, stirring.Step 3
Increase the heat to medium, add the rice and cook for 3 mins, stirring occasionally, until the grains are toasted and translucent. Pour in the wine, let it bubble up, then add the passata and stock. Give it a good stir and turn the heat to low; cover and cook for 30 mins, stirring occasionally, until tender (add a splash of water if needed).Step 4
Stir in the balsamic vinegar and cheese; season to taste. Serve in a large bowl or spoon into individual bowls; top with a drizzle of oil and some torn basil.