Oven-Baked Pesto Risotto

Halve, peel and chop the shallot into small pieces. Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large ovenproof pan on medium heat. TIP: If you don't have an ovenproof pan, use a normal pan and transfer to an ovenproof dish before baking.

Once hot, add the shallot and cook until softened, 3-4 mins. Add the garlic and cook for 1 min more.

Add the risotto rice to the pan. Stir and cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins.

Stir in the boiled water for the risotto (see pantry for amount), veg stock paste and dried basil.

Bring back up to the boil, then pop a lid onto the pan (or cover with foil). Bake on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 25-30 mins.

While the risotto cooks, crumble the Greek style salad cheese.

When the risotto is cooked, remove it from the oven and mix in the hard Italian style cheese, pesto and the remaining butter.

Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed. TIP: Add a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed.