Pepper and pesto risotto recipe

9 INGREDIENTS • 7 STEPS • 40MIN

Pepper and pesto risotto recipe

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This pepper and pesto risotto recipe is a simple way to turn a few ingredients into something delicious — full of flavour and perfect for busy evenings.
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This pepper and pesto risotto recipe is a simple way to turn a few ingredients into something delicious — full of flavour and perfect for busy evenings.
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40MIN

Total time

Ingredients

Servings
4
1
M&S Remarksable Value vegetable stock pot
3 tbsp
olive oil
3 tsp
M&S chopped garlic
140 g
M&S sundried tomatoes, drained, roughly chopped
300 g
M&S Collection Italian carnaroli risotto rice
1 pot
(176 g)
M&S red and yellow chargrilled peppers, drained, diced
4 tsp
M&S fresh green pesto
To serve
to taste
basil leaves
to taste
parmesan, grated
optional

Nutrition per serving

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Calories
514kcal
Fat
12.8 g
Saturates
1.8 g
Sugars
14.3 g
Salt
512.6 mg
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step 1
Add the stock pot (1) to a saucepan and pour in 1 litre of boiling water. Bring to a gentle simmer and set to one side.
step 2
In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil (3 tbsp) and then add the garlic (3 tsp) and gently sauté for 3-4 minutes.
step 3
Toss in the chopped sundried tomatoes (140 g) to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
step 4
Next, add the risotto rice (300 g) to the pan and gently toast for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent it sticking.
step 5
Add the warm stock a ladle at a time, ensuring each addition is almost fully absorbed before adding the next. Continue adding the stock until it’s all incorporated into the rice, around 15-20 minutes. Add a little more water if necessary. The rice should retain some ‘bite’ in the very centre.
step 6
When the rice is cooked, add the peppers (1 pot) and warm through for 1 minute. Stir in the pesto (4 tsp) and remove from the heat.
step 7
Serve topped with basil leaves (to taste) and freshly grated parmesan (to taste), if you like. Serve with crusty bread.
step 7 Serve topped with basil leaves (to taste) and freshly grated parmesan (to taste), if you like. Serve with crusty bread.

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