5 from 26 votes
Parmesan Risotto with Peas and Bacon
Parmesan Risotto with Peas and Bacon combines creamy arborio rice with tender peas and savory bacon pieces. The risotto is slowly cooked by adding hot chicken broth incrementally, resulting in a rich, creamy texture complemented by salty Parmesan cheese and crisp-tender bacon.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
593 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 8 Bacon cut into 1/2 inch strips, strips
- 2 shallot large
- 12 ounces peas frozen
- 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until cooked, but not crispy, approximately 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon while reserving bacon fat in pan.
- Add shallots and arborio rice, browning for 4-5 minutes.
- At the same time, bring 5 cups of chicken broth to a simmer over low heat in a separate saucepan.
- Ladle one cup of simmering broth into arborio and stir. Cook until absorbed. Continue to add 1 cup of simmering broth at a time, waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding the next, until all broth is gone. This process takes about 20-30 minutes.
- Add bacon, frozen peas and salt, cooking for 3-4 minutes until fully warmed.
- Lastly, stir in Parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
593kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
75g
(25%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
1863mg
(78%)
Potassium
639mg
(14%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
765IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
55.6mg
(62%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
5.4mg
(30%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 593
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 593kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 75g | 25% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 1863mg | 78% |
| Potassium | 639mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 765IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 55.6mg | 62% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 5.4mg | 30% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.