White Risotto with Basil Pesto

This is not one of those dishes I make all the time but something I make when I feel like something special. It takes a little time and a little love. It is requested by both my daughter and husband because once you have it, you crave it. This recipe is out of Jamie Oliver's Italy, my favourite cookbook, with just a little variation.

Use a nice white wine as it actually makes a difference.

I make large batches of kale basil pesto or Thai basil pesto and freeze them in ice cube trays so I can pull it out anytime I need it.

​Jamie's version is just the risotto and pesto, but I often sear some shrimp or scallops to eat with it.