Pesto Arancini with Tomato Basil Sauce - Armanino Retail

Pesto Arancini with Tomato Basil Sauce - Armanino Retail

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These golden-fried risotto balls are a beloved Italian street food that transitions beautifully into an elegant party appetizer. The combination of our creamy basil pesto, melted fontina, and crispy...

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Ingredients

  • Arancini
  • 3½ cups low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
  • 1½ teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, divided
  • ½ small onion, finely chopped (about ¼ cup)
  • ¾ cup arborio rice (5 ounces)
  • ½ cup dry white wine (such as pinot grigio)
  • ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons grated parmesan
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1 tablespoon Armanino Basil Pesto, divided
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 2 ½ ounces fontina cheese, cut into 16 cubes
  • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, well beaten
  • vegetable oil for deep-frying
  • for garnish – grated parmesan & chopped fresh basil
  • Tomato Basil Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Armanino Creamy Garlic Sauce
  • one 14.5oz can crushed tomatoes
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Armanino Basil Pesto

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