Tomato Mozzarella Risotto - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter (divided)
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• 2 large garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 10 1/2 ounces risotto rice (Carnaroli or Arborio)
• 4 cups warm chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
• ¾ cup puréed tomatoes
• 9 ounces cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 5 ounces roasted bell peppers
• ¼ cup heavy cream
• 1 ounce grated Parmesan
• 1 mozzarella ball (chopped)
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves