Risoni isn't rice—it's Greek pasta that Italians adopted in the 1960s, explaining why this 'risotto' cooks in 12 minutes.
One Pot Risoni Tomato Mozzarella
Get ready to delight the little ones with this scrumptious One-Pot Risoni Tomato Mozzarella! In just 5 minutes, you'll whip up a creamy, cheesy masterpiece using tender risoni pasta, juicy tomatoes, and melty mozzarella that will have everyone asking for seconds. Quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious, this dish is a weeknight winner!
Prep
5
min
Cook
14
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Frischer Basilikum (zum Garnieren)optional
- 1 große rote Zwiebel, fein gehackt
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 125 g Mozzarella, geschnitten (4.41 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 2 EL Olivenöl (30 ml)
- 250 g Risoni (Orzo) (8.82 oz)
- 3 EL Tomatenmark (45 ml)
- 600 ml Gemüsebrühe (20.3 fl oz)
📦Other(2)
- 1 Dose (400 g) gehackte Tomaten (14.1 oz)
- 300 g Cocktailtomaten, halbiert (10.6 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, briefly roast tomato paste.
- 2
Add cocktail tomatoes, sauté for 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in risoni, chopped tomatoes, and broth. Season.
- 4
Simmer uncovered for about 12-14 minutes, stirring regularly.
- 5
Mix in or top with mozzarella. Serve with basil.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast tomato paste for 60-90 seconds until it darkens one shade - this caramelizes sugars and concentrates umami compounds, intensifying tomato flavor by up to 30%.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Use a 3:1 liquid to risoni ratio and maintain a gentle simmer at 185-190°F to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy while ensuring even absorption.technique3:1 ratio, 185-190°F
- ✓Add mozzarella during the final 2 minutes of cooking when the pot is off heat - temperatures above 160°F cause proteins to seize and release oils, creating a greasy texture.timing2 minutes, below 160°F
- ✓Stir every 2-3 minutes rather than constantly to prevent risoni from breaking while ensuring even cooking and preventing bottom scorching.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking liquid before adding cheese - the starchy liquid helps create a silky sauce that binds ingredients together.technique1/2 cup
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Prep
5
min
Cook
14
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Risoni isn't rice—it's Greek pasta that Italians adopted in the 1960s, explaining why this 'risotto' cooks in 12 minutes.
One Pot Risoni Tomato Mozzarella
Get ready to delight the little ones with this scrumptious One-Pot Risoni Tomato Mozzarella! In just 5 minutes, you'll whip up a creamy, cheesy masterpiece using tender risoni pasta, juicy tomatoes, and melty mozzarella that will have everyone asking for seconds. Quick, easy, and oh-so-delicious, this dish is a weeknight winner!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- Frischer Basilikum (zum Garnieren)optional
- 1 große rote Zwiebel, fein gehackt
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 125 g Mozzarella, geschnitten (4.41 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(4)
- 2 EL Olivenöl (30 ml)
- 250 g Risoni (Orzo) (8.82 oz)
- 3 EL Tomatenmark (45 ml)
- 600 ml Gemüsebrühe (20.3 fl oz)
📦Other(2)
- 1 Dose (400 g) gehackte Tomaten (14.1 oz)
- 300 g Cocktailtomaten, halbiert (10.6 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sauté onions in olive oil until translucent, briefly roast tomato paste.
- 2
Add cocktail tomatoes, sauté for 2 minutes.
- 3
Stir in risoni, chopped tomatoes, and broth. Season.
- 4
Simmer uncovered for about 12-14 minutes, stirring regularly.
- 5
Mix in or top with mozzarella. Serve with basil.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Toast tomato paste for 60-90 seconds until it darkens one shade - this caramelizes sugars and concentrates umami compounds, intensifying tomato flavor by up to 30%.technique60-90 seconds
- ✓Use a 3:1 liquid to risoni ratio and maintain a gentle simmer at 185-190°F to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy while ensuring even absorption.technique3:1 ratio, 185-190°F
- ✓Add mozzarella during the final 2 minutes of cooking when the pot is off heat - temperatures above 160°F cause proteins to seize and release oils, creating a greasy texture.timing2 minutes, below 160°F
- ✓Stir every 2-3 minutes rather than constantly to prevent risoni from breaking while ensuring even cooking and preventing bottom scorching.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta cooking liquid before adding cheese - the starchy liquid helps create a silky sauce that binds ingredients together.technique1/2 cup