Risotto pizza Napoli

Risotto alla pizza Napoli is a dish that blends the love for pizza with the creaminess and sophistication of risotto. Here’s a recipe to prepare this Italian-flavored variation:

Ingredients

• 320 g of risotto rice (such as Carnaroli or Arborio)
• 100 g of mozzarella (buffalo mozzarella is better)
• 1 clove of garlic
• 250 g of peeled tomatoes
• A few leaves of fresh basil
• 50 g of pitted black olives
• 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 l of vegetable or meat broth
• 1 small onion
• 80 g of grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 small glass of white wine

Preparation

1. Start by preparing the vegetable or meat broth, which should be kept warm throughout the preparation of the risotto.
2. Finely chop the onion and sauté in a large pan with extra virgin olive oil. When it becomes translucent, add the rice.
3. Toast the rice until the grains become pearly, then deglaze with the white wine and let the alcohol evaporate.
4. Begin to add the hot broth, one ladle at a time, waiting for the liquid to be absorbed before adding the next ladle, continuing to stir.
5. While the rice is cooking, in another pan, briefly cook the peeled tomatoes with a clove of garlic (which you will then remove) and add the chopped black olives and some hand-torn basil leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. This will be your pizza-flavored topping.
6. After about 15-18 minutes, check the rice for doneness; it should be al dente. Then incorporate the tomato and olive mix into the rice.
7. Add the diced mozzarella and Parmesan, mix well to allow the cheese to melt with the heat of the rice, making everything stringy and creamy.
8. Let it rest for a minute, then serve garnished with more fresh basil leaves.

Curiosity

Risotto alla pizza Napoli is a modern creation that combines two great classics of Italian cuisine in a single dish. This risotto is often appreciated by children and those who love the robust, comforting flavors of pizza. You can personalize your risotto by introducing typical pizza ingredients you like, such as anchovies, capers, or peppers.