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Creamy Pesto Risotto Recipe
My Cream Pesto Risotto Recipe is rich and decadent without any cream. The natural creaminess of risotto paired with the pesto is so good.
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 cups Risotto
- 1 Whole Leek sliced
- 1/4 Cup Homemade pesto
- 3 - 4 Cups Vegetable stock
- 1 Tsp Salt
- 1 Tsp Ground black pepper
- 1 Tbsp Olive oil
Instructions
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Begin by heating olive oil in a skillet on medium heat. Once hot, add in the leek. Cook for 3 - 4 minutes to soften. Now, add the risotto and toast for 2 minutes. Begin by adding 1 cup of room temperature vegetable stock. keep stirring until the liquid is absorbed. Continue adding a second cup and follow the same process. Once absorbed, start adding 1/2 cup at a time. You are done adding liquid when the rice is tender. Finish by adding the pesto, and mix through.
Serve ane enjoy!