Italian rice with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella recipe

Italian Rice With Tomatoes And Fresh Mozzarella Recipe

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In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
This Italian rice dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures. The recipe features tender grains of rice cooked with vibrant tomatoes and topped with creamy fresh mozzarella. Each bite is bursting with the richness of Italian cuisine, making it a perfect option for a comforting and satisfying meal. With its simple yet delicious ingredients, this recipe is sure to become a favorite among both Italian food enthusiasts and those looking to try something new.

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Italian rice with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella recipe details

Italian rice with tomatoes and fresh mozzarella recipe, recipe Rating: 4.9
Number of votes:133Ingredients
1. Italian short grain rice (2c)
2. minced garlic (1clove)
3. lightly packed fresh basil leaves (1/4c)
4. extra virgin olive oil (2tbsp)
5. salt (1/4tsp)
6. ground fresh black pepper (1/4tsp)
7. balsamic vinegar (1tbsp)
8. ripe tomatoes cut into chunks (3lsrge)
9. fresh mozzarella cubed (2egg size pieces)

Method of preparation
1. Take a saucepan, boil salted water in it. Put fistful of rice in it. When the water starts boiling, stir it and then reduce the heat to low. Simmer it until the rice gets tender.

2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over low heat. Add garlic and then sprinkle basil in it. After 2 minutes, add salt, pepper, vinegar and tomatoes in it. Coat the tomatoes with flavored oil. Drain the rice.

3. Place the rice in warm serving bowl. Sprinkle the mozzarella cubes immediately a few at a time. Stir it after each addition so that they do not clump together. Then mix the rice in the mixture of frying pan. Mix it thoroughly and serve them hot.

Number of servings -4