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Pizza Risotto with Grilled Mozzarella Top

and Pesto Drizzle
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on November 04, 2025
Calories
777 kcal
Protein
26.3g protein
Total
45 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Egg
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

20 grams

Vegetable Stock Paste

1 sachet(s)

Dried Basil

1 unit(s)

Garlic Clove

175 grams

Risotto Rice

125 grams

Baby Plum Tomatoes

1 ball(s)

Mozzarella

(Contains: Milk)

40 grams

Grated Hard Italian Style Cheese

(Contains: Milk, Egg)

40 grams

Baby Spinach

25 grams

Sun-Dried Tomato Paste

50 grams

Fresh Pesto

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

450 milliliter(s)

Boiled Water for the Risotto

20 grams

Butter

Energy (kJ)3250 kJ
Energy (kcal)777 kcal
Fat38.6 g
of which saturates19.6 g
Carbohydrate77.9 g
of which sugars5.5 g
Dietary Fibre2.6 g
Protein26.3 g
Salt4.2 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.
Measuring Jug
Kettle
Large Oven-Proof Pan
Chopping Board
Knife
Small Bowl

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven to 220°C/200°C fan/gas mark 7.

Boil your kettle, then pour the water (see pantry for amount) into a measuring jug.

Add the vegetable stock and dried basil and stir well to combine.

This is your stock.

Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

 

2

Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, wide-bottomed 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.

Add the garlic and fry for 1 min. Add the risotto rice, stir and cook until the edges of the rice are translucent, 1-2 mins.

Stir in the stock.

Bring back up to the boil, then pop a lid on the pan (or cover with foil) and bake on the middle shelf of your oven until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed, 20-25 mins.

 




3

Meanwhile, halve the tomatoes and pop them onto a piece of foil with a drizzle of oil, then season with salt and pepper.

Fold the foil, sealing on all sides to create a parcel. Pop onto a large baking tray and roast on the bottom shelf until softened, 15-20 mins.

Drain the mozzarella and pat it dry with kitchen paper, making sure you squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Then tear it into pieces.

4

When the risotto is cooked, remove it from the oven and mix in the butter (see pantry for amount), hard Italian style cheese, spinach and sun-dried tomato paste. Season to taste with salt and pepper if needed. 

TIP: Add a splash of water to loosen the risotto if needed.

Change your oven setting to grill. Set to the highest temperature.

5

Arrange your mozzarella on top of your risotto.

Return to the oven and place on the top shelf. Grill until golden and bubbling, 5-8 mins.

6

Divide your risotto between your serving bowls, drizzle over your pesto and top with your roasted baby plums.

Enjoy!

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