Pesto Meatball Risotto Recipe

Recipe By The Spruce Eats

Risotto is made by slowly cooking rice in chicken broth or stock, adding the liquid slowly while stirring. This forces the rice to release starch, which makes the finished dish creamy. This recipe is not difficult; it just takes a bit of time to make and some patience. As the end of the cooking time nears, start tasting the rice so you'll know when it's perfectly cooked. Frozen precooked meatballs are the best choice for this recipe, but you can certainly make your own if you'd prefer. The meatballs should be hot when they are stirred into the pesto, so they don't interfere with the cooking process. Serve this flavorful recipe with some white wine, a tossed green salad or a fruit salad, and enjoy every bite.

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35minstotal
10minsPrep
25minsCook
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10m.Prep
25m.Cook
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Ingredients for Pesto Meatball Risotto Recipe

  • 4 ounce 1 package frozen meatballs
  • 3/4 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1/4 Onion
  • 3/4 Cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Arborio Rice
  • 0.13 cup White wine
  • 1-1.50 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1.75 ounce Refrigerated basil pesto
  • 0.19 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
Nutrition
value
863
calories per serving
21 g Fat63 g Protein94 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    21g
  • Protein
    63g
  • Carbs
    94g
  • Fiber
    7g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    94g
  • Protein
    63g
  • Fiber
    7g

Fats

  • Fat
    21g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    377mg
  • Iron
    9mg
  • Vitamin A
    422mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    12mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    74mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    20mg
  • Vitamin E
    2mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    178mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    641mg
  • Selenium
    51mcg
  • Zinc
    5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By The Spruce Eats