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Risotto with Peas

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time30 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time1 hr

 4 cups chicken broth
 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
 2 oz pancetta, chopped fine
 1 shallots, chopped fine
 2 garlic cloves, minced
 1 cup Aborio rice
 2 cups frozen petite peas, thawed
 Parmigiano reggiano, grated
 3 tbsp minced fresh Italian parsley
 1 tsp lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
1

Bring broth to boil in large saucepan over high heat. Remove from heat and cover to keep warm.

2

In a heavy-bottom pan, heat oil and add pancetta, cooking over medium-low heat until pancetta is browned and rendered, 5 to 7 minutes.
7 Minutes

3

Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, 4 to 5 minutes.
5 Minutes

4

Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds
30 Seconds

5

Add rice and stir to coat, about 1 minute
1 Minutes

6

Add 5 cups broth mixture, increase heat to high, and bring to boil.

7

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and boil gently until rice is tender but not mushy, about 15 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes to ensure that rice is gently boiling
15 Minutes

8

If rice is not cooked, keep adding broth in stages, allowing the broth to evaporate before adding the next addition

9

Stir in peas, parmigiano, parsley, and lemon juice.

10

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

11

Adjust consistency with remaining broth mixture as needed.

12

Serve with extra parmigiano and lemon wedges separately.

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