Recipe for Italian Risotto with Pesto

If you love pesto in pasta, it's time to enjoy it in a creamy Italian risotto. The aroma of basil, the taste of parmesan, and the texture of arborio rice create a comforting combination.

Ingredients

• 270g risotto rice
• 1 onion
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 40g butter, frozen
• 120g parmesan cheese
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• Salt, pepper
• 1/2 glass of white wine

For the pesto

• 200g basil bunches
• 100g pine nuts
• 120g olive oil
• 1 clove of garlic
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 100g grated parmesan cheese
• Salt, pepper

Cooking Instructions

Pesto

1. Toast the pine nuts over low heat.
2. Blend the basil in a multi.
3. Add garlic, lemon juice, pine nuts, parmesan, salt, and pepper.
4. Mix with olive oil.

Risotto

1. Dissolve the bouillon cubes in water.
2. Sauté the rice, onion, and garlic.
3. Deglaze with wine.
4. Add broth gradually.
5. Stir in pesto, butter, and parmesan.
6. Serve hot.