Rich Tomato & Bacon Risotto

Rich Tomato & Bacon Risotto

2 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 rashers bacon, diced
2 cups Arborio or other risotto rice
1 tsp crushed garlic
1 x 400g tin crushed tomatoes
1L Stock (beef, chicken or vegetable)
2 cups (500mL) water
½ cup grated parmesan
cracked black pepper

Heat the stock and water in a saucepan and allow to simmer gently.
Heat the olive oil in a large pot and saute the onion and bacon until soft. 
Add the risotto rice and garlic, stir for 1 minute.
Add the crushed tomatoes, then add the hot stock one cup at a time, stirring it in until absorbed and the rice is tender.
Take off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese and cracked black pepper to taste.
Leonie