Pesto Arancini | La Cucina Grandinetti

Ingredients

• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more as needed
• 3 cups water
• Salt and ground black pepper
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 2 cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
• 3 cups lightly packed fresh basil
• 1 cup lightly packed Italian parsley leaves
• 1/2 cup pure olive oil
• 1 tablespoon toasted pine nuts
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1-1/2 cup blanched-basil pesto
• 3 cups risotto, cooled
• 4 ounces fresh mozzarella
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs