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Sweet Pea Risotto with Basil and Pancetta

Bursting with the fresh flavor of spring, this luxuriously creamy risotto will wow your taste buds!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 595 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: International

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion finey diced
  • 1 cup Carnaroli rice recommended or arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups Aneto 100% Natural Chicken Broth heated (reserve 1/2 cup for pureeing the peas) (vegetarian/vegan: use Aneto 100% Natural Vegetable Broth)
  • 2 1/2 cups cooked sweet peas use the freshest sweet peas you can find
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan-Reggiano cheese (vegans: use vegan parmesan substitute like Go Veggie)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 4 ounces pancetta diced and fried (can substitute 4 slices of thick-cut bacon, diced and fried) (vegetarians: omit)

Instructions

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  1. Place 1 1/2 cups of the peas in a blender along with the 1/2 cup of reserved broth and puree until smooth. Set aside until ready to use and reserve the remaining cup of whole peas for the very end.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook for 5 minutes, until soft. Add the rice and stir to coat the rice grains with oil. Add the wine and boil until most of the liquid has evaporated.
  3. Add 1 cup of the hot broth and the salt. Stir gently until most of the broth has been absorbed. Add the remaining cup of stock, repeating the process. After 10 to 15 minutes the rice should be creamy but still very slightly chewy. If the rice seems too dry, a little more broth. Stir in the butter and Parmesan. Stir in the basil, pureed peas and the reserved cup of whole peas. Heat through and add salt to taste. Sprinkle with the pancetta and garnish with a sprig of basil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 595kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 55g (18%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 773mg (32%) Potassium 534mg (15%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 945IU (19%) Vitamin C 38.3mg (43%) Calcium 189mg (19%) Iron 2.4mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 595

% Daily Value*

Calories 595kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 55g 18%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 773mg 32%
Potassium 534mg 11%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 945IU 19%
Vitamin C 38.3mg 43%
Calcium 189mg 19%
Iron 2.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.