Rice and Pea Risotto

Submitted by mommymakeit4u

"This risotto is a springtime favourite in Italy's Veneto region. This is mean to be more of a thick soup than risotto.. This recipe is adapted from Massimo Capra."

 

• Ready In: 22mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons white onions, chopped
• 340 g fresh green peas or 340 g frozen green peas
• 170 g pancetta, chopped
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 3 1⁄2 cups arborio rice or 3 1/2 cups other risotto rice
• 1⁄2 cup chopped parsley
• salt and pepper
• 1 cup grated grana padano or 1 cup parmesan cheese

directions

1. Melt 1 tbsp of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the pancetta and saute until lighted crisped.
3. Add onion and saute until clear.
4. Stir in peas if using fresh and cook for 1 minute, then add chicken stock and bring to a boil.
5. Add the rice and parsley and peas (if using frozen) and simmer until the rice is cooked but still firm to the bite, about 10 - 14 minutes. The mixture should still look dense, but with more liquid than a risotto. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
6. Remove from heat and stir in remaining 1 tbsp butter and cheese. Serve at once.