Christmas risotto cake

Ingredients

  • 1 courgette, about 250g
  • 300 g arborio risotto rice
  • 100 g mozzarella, cut into 1cm cubes
  • 100 g fontina, manchego or other hard, mature cheese
  • 50 g parmesan, freshly grated
  • olive oil, for greasing
  • 4 tbsp toasted breadcrumbs
  • sprigs fresh bay leaves
For the tomato sauce:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 400 g canned chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tsp dark brown sugar
  • black pepper
  • 2 handfuls of basil, coarsely chopped or torn
For the basil oil:

  • handful of basil
  • 4 tbsp extra virgin Italian olive oil

Description

Celia Brooks Brown Has Created A Truly Different Christmas Treat - A Savoury Cake Which Looks Wonderful On A Festive Table

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