Baked Cherry Tomato Risoni is a simple recipe with clear steps and fresh flavour. One pot. Seasonal. Effortless. This is the kind of cooking we love. Simple ingredients, done well, with the oven doing the heavy lifting. It is all about letting beautiful cherry tomatoes shine, creating a rich, comforting dish with less than three minutes of prep.
First, this dish uses punnets cherry tomatoes, garlic, dried onion to build flavour without making the method hard to follow. Then, the recipe keeps each step short, so it suits home cooks who want a reliable result.
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Baked Cherry Tomato Risoni
Ingredients
- 2 punnets cherry tomatoes whole
- 2 to 3 cloves garlic crushed
- 1/2 tablespoon dried onion
- Handful fresh basil chopped
- Handful grated Parmesan cheese
- Splash of olive oil
- 1/2 cup risoni
- 250 ml water or stock
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C.
- In a baking tray or cast iron pot, add the cherry tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, dried onion and basil. Toss gently to coat.
- Place in the oven and bake for 10 minutes until the tomatoes begin to soften and release their juices.
- Remove from the oven and lightly crush the tomatoes with a potato masher to create a rustic sauce.
- Stir through the risoni and water, then return to the oven for 15 minutes.
- Check the risoni. It should be tender with a slight bite. Depending on how juicy your tomatoes are, you may need to add an extra 25 ml of water. Stir gently and return to the oven for a further 5 minutes if needed.
- Finish with a generous layer of grated Parmesan and place under the grill until golden and bubbling.
Notes
Serve straight from the pan with extra basil if you have it. This is comfort food at its best, built on simple, seasonal produce and minimal effort.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is this recipe good for home cooks?
Because Baked Cherry Tomato Risoni uses a clear method and familiar ingredients, it is easy to follow at home. It also gives strong flavour without adding too many hard steps.
Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?
Yes. First, prepare the ingredients or dressing ahead. Then, finish the final cooking or assembly close to serving time for the best texture.
Which ingredients matter most in this dish?
The key ingredients are punnets cherry tomatoes, garlic, dried onion. Therefore, fresh produce and good pantry staples will make the biggest difference to flavour.
Where can I find more recipes like this?
You can explore our cooking classes, browse food and wine events, or visit our cookbooks for more easy and Italian ideas.
