Our Favourite Recipes
Pea, Watercress & Basil Pesto Risotto
This rich risotto is a tasty way to get your greens. Sacla' Classic Basil Pesto and frozen peas add vibrant colour and fresh flavour to creamy arborio rice, while watercress lends a peppery crunch. Finish with Parmesan shavings.
Buon Appetito
Ingredients
- 25g butter
- 2tbs. olive oil
- 1 small white onion, finely diced
- 50g uncooked risotto rice
- 150ml white wine
- 300ml vegetable stock
- 1/2 jar Sacla’ Classic Basil Pesto or 2 Sacla' Classic Basil Pesto Pots or Vegan Basil Pesto or Organic Vegetarian Basil Pesto
- 100g frozen garden peas
- 2 handfuls of fresh watercress
- Freshly grated Parmesan, to garnish
Method
- In a large saucepan melt the butter and olive oil, add the onions and cook until softened but not coloured
- Add the risotto rice and stir to ensure all the grains are coated
- After one minute, add the white wine and allow the rice to fully absorb the liquid, then add a ladle of the warm vegetable stock and allow the rice to absorb. Repeat the process with the remaining vegetable stock
- Add the Pesto and peas and stir through. Keep on the heat until the rice is cooked, season and serve immediately with fresh watercress and a grating of Parmesan
