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Risotto With Peas and Pancetta Recipe

Risotto With Peas and Pancetta Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp oil garlic-flavored olive oil
6 oz cubed pancetta or 6 oz diced thick-cut bacon
1 1/4 cups frozen baby peas
8 oz orzo pasta
2 1/2 cups boiling water
salt
1 tbsp soft butter
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
pepper

Directions:

Warm the oil in a heavy pan that will take everything later; a Dutch oven or saucepan of 10 inches diameter should be plenty big enough.
Add the pancetta and cook, stirring until it becomes crisp and bronzed, then add the peas and stir for a minute or so until the frozen look leaves them. If using thick-cut bacon and there is too much oil in pan, i think i would pour off until 2 Tbsp left before adding the peas.
Add the pasta and turn it about in the pancetta and peas, then pour in the boiling water.
Add salt cautiously (the pancetta and bacon are salty as is the Parmesan later); then turn down heat and let simmer for 10 minutes uncovered, though check on it a couple of times and give a stir or two, to stop it from sticking and see if you need to add a little more water.
When it's ready, the risotto should be soft and starchy and the water absorbed.
Beat the butter and Parmesan cheese into the pan, check the seasoning, and serve warm.
Note: to make garlic flavored oil, add a peeled garlic clove to regular olive oil and cook until golder,discard garlic, use the oil.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	278.32 Kcal (1165 kJ)
Calories from fat	169.61 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.85g	29%
Cholesterol	39.06mg	13%
Sodium	861.07mg	36%
Potassium	230.48mg	5%
Total Carbs	15.34g	5%
Sugars	3.25g	13%
Dietary Fiber	2.73g	11%
Protein	12.66g	25%
Vitamin C	7.5mg	13%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	94.7mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	91.91 Kcal (385 kJ)
Calories from fat	56.01 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.22g	29%
Cholesterol	12.9mg	13%
Sodium	284.34mg	36%
Potassium	76.11mg	5%
Total Carbs	5.06g	5%
Sugars	1.07g	13%
Dietary Fiber	0.9g	11%
Protein	4.18g	25%
Vitamin C	2.5mg	13%
Iron	0.3mg	5%
Calcium	31.3mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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bitter
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