Take Out Tuesday

This is my 3 year old sons favourite meal, he requests it several times a week.  It is so quick you can make it faster than going out for take out.   He has already asked for it the past two nights, so tonight it is....


Easy Tomato Risotto

1 Tablespoon olive oil
25g butter
1 onion finely chopped
salt
1 1/4 cups arborio rice
2 cups chicken stock
1 cup tomato pasta sauce/canned tomatoes/passata
2 tablespoons fresh basil
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Heat a saucepan over medium heat and add butter, oil, salt and onion.
Cook until onion is translucent.
Add the rice and stir for a few minutes until grains are glistening.
Increase heat to high and add stock, tomato sauce, and 1 1/4 cups boiling water. 
Bring to the boil stiring occaisionally.  Reduce heat to low and cover.  Cook for 15 to 20 minutes. 
Remove from heat stir in basil, parmesan and sugar if required to taste.