Oven Roasted Tomatoes With Mushroom Risotto And Fresh Mozzarella Cheese | Emerils.com

Ingredients

• 8 large ripe Creole or beefsteak tomatoes, peeled and pulp removed
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Essence to taste
• 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow onions
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 6 cups Chicken Stock or
• canned chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 pound (2 cups) Arborio rice
• 1/3 pound assorted exotic mushrooms, such as shiitakes, chanterelles, and oysters, wiped clean and chopped (about 2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 8 slices
• Veal Reduction
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves