Pesto Meatball Risotto Recipe

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.