Looking for a comforting meal that’s both easy and budget-friendly? This Easy Tinned Tomato Risotto is your answer! Packed with rich umami flavors from simple ingredients, it’s perfect for a cozy night in.
- Ingredients:
- 2 tbsp olive oil (plus extra to serve)
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- ½ tsp dried mixed herbs or oregano (plus extra to garnish)
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 300g/10½oz risotto rice
- 1 vegetable or chicken stock cube
- 900ml/1½ pint freshly boiled water
- 40g/1½oz cheddar, finely grated
- Salt and ground black pepper
- Method:
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan. Fry onions over medium heat until soft (6-8 minutes). Add garlic and herbs, then tomatoes. Season and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the risotto rice to coat in the sauce. Add stock cube and 100ml water. Stir continuously, adding more water as needed until rice is cooked and creamy (about 20 minutes).
- Remove from heat, stir in most of the cheddar, and adjust seasoning. Serve with a glug of olive oil, a pinch of oregano, and the remaining cheese.
Deliciously simple and full of flavor, this risotto is a guaranteed winner! 
