Tomato Mascarpone Risotto

By Gaby

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Tomato Mascarpone Risotto from What's Gaby CookingHappy Tuesday everyone! It feels so good to be home after so much travel the last few weeks. One of my favorite things about coming home is opening all my mail. Is that totally lame of me? I just kinda love to see what came while I was away. I’m also an obsessive organizer and the fact that my mail is sitting in the mail box for a week straight seriously gives me the heebie jeebies. Those things need to be filed and dealt with immediately. That’s my obsessive type A personality in full force.

This past trip was 8 days long, so when I got home there was tons of mail to be opened. Lots of boring bill stuff and then there was this…

Tomato Mascarpone Risotto from What's Gaby CookingTomato Mascarpone Risotto from What's Gaby Cooking

The first cookbook from my friend Lori, over at Recipe Girl!! It’s a beauty and I’m so proud of her.

Tomato Mascarpone Risotto from What's Gaby Cooking

This cookbook is seriously packed with gorgeous photography, amazing food styling and a whole bunch of new recipes (195 total) that are going to keep you busy in the kitchen. Lori’s a busy mom with an amazing website so her recipes are super family friendly and nothing is crazy complicated, which is exactly how I like to cook!

When first flipping through The Recipe Girl Cookbook, this Tomato Mascarpone Risotto was calling my name. I’m a bit of a risotto spazz if you will. I’ll eat it at every opportunity I get. It’s too good to pass up so I was pumped to try Lori’s recipe, especially when it had Mascarpone in it. I was sold. The final product…. delish. I literally wanted to lick my plate clean, and would have totally done so if Thomas hadn’t been in the same room as me. I mean I’ve got to stay a little classy even though we’re married now right?

It even has some shredded zucchini in it, so I felt like I was getting some veggies along with my creamy risotto.

And let’s do a little giveaway! What do you think!?

One lucky reader will get a copy of Lori’s Recipe Girl cookbook! You’ve got 1 week to enter.

All you have to do is leave a comment on this post telling me what you’re most looking forward to about Summer!

I’m counting down the days until I can have a pool day and that’s what I’m most excited about. Also… watermelon. I am craving some serious watermelon salads with mint and feta and some herbs. So weigh in below and let me know and you could win one of Lori’s new books just in time for all that summer entertaining!

And here’s the link to hop on over to Amazon and order The Recipe Girl Cookbook You guys will totally love it!

THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED – CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNER SADIE!! Please email me within 48 hours to get your book 🙂

Tomato Mascarpone Risotto

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Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 8- ounce can tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion about ½ large
  • 1 ½ cups shredded zucchini
  • 1 large garlic clove minced
  • 1 ½ cups Arborio rice
  • 1 cup dry white wine Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup mascarpone cheese see Tips
  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the broth and tomato sauce and heat over low heat until just
  • warmed, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the zucchini and garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until those are softened too, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the rice and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is glossy in appearance, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the wine, stir and let the liquid evaporate.
  • Stir in the salt. Add the warmed tomato broth ½ cup at a time, stirring occasionally. When the broth has just about been completely absorbed by the rice, add another ½ cup. Continue to cook and stir and add broth in ½ cup increments until all of the broth has been absorbed and the risotto is tender, but still firm to the bite, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove the pan from heat and stir in the cheese, basil and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

 

180 Comments

  1. Hmmmm, what am I most looking forward to? In general, I’m most looking forward to my family’s annual beach vacation. We spend one full week on the outerbanks in North Carolina, and the last few years it’s been a great mix of my family and my husband’s. Such a great week.

    Food-wise, though? I’m dying to have fresh, homegrown tomatoes! They make the best salsa, bruschetta, guacamole, sandwiches, salads, pastas….really anything! I so miss summer tomatoes.

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  9. Rissoto looks delishous and I am looking forward to more variety of fruits and lots of avacados to enjoy cool receipies on the summer evenings outside.

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  11. I am most looking forward to the long nights of summer with my two older children. We just had baby number three and I really miss our popcorn and movie nights, long bike rides, vegging out in front of the TV or relaxing at the park.

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  17. I am seriously looking forward to fresh peaches, mojitioes with mint from my backyard, ripe REAL tomatoes and everything from the garden !

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  18. I am looking forward to continual days of sunshine and warmth. I know it is coming……patience, Lord, patience. Thank you for the giveaway!!

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  19. I am most excited about the New England culture that arrives when summer comes. It’s different than the rest of the year.

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  21. Yummolicious! I have a container of mascarpone in the fridge and this recipe sounds like a great way to use it up. Congrats to your friend on her book – I’m headed over to her blog to have a look.

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  22. This looks amazing and I will be making this soon. Just in time to take advantage of the fresh Zucchini from the garden!

    I am looking forward to working in the garden, grilling, fireflies, and a permanent move to the lake by the end of summer! Finally, retirement for my dear husband!

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  24. I would love to win a copy! I am most looking forward to long summer nights. I love it when it’s still 9 PM outside, and there’s still a hint of sunlight. It’s the best time of year.

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  28. I am looking forward to playing at the beach with the love of my life, my four year old granddaughter. Splashing in the lake and getting hot sweaty in the sand and heading back to the cottage to have an ice cold popcycle treat. She is my favorite sous chef and we will enjoy making this risotto thank you so much for sharing!

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  41. The risotto looks so yummy–I went and got all the ingredients this afternoon and am making it for dinner tonight! This summer I am most looking forward to the beach.

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  46. I teach high school English and have to get up at 5:00am every morning. I am looking forward to being able to turn off my alarm clock and sleeping in!

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