Difficulty:Moderate | Serves:4-6
Indulge in the ultimate creamy comfort food with this Crispy Pancetta And Parmesan Risotto! 🍛✨ Combining the nutty depth of aged Parmesan with the salty crunch of crispy pancetta, this dish delivers a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Whether served as a main course or a gourmet side dish, this rich, velvety risotto is guaranteed to impress at any dinner table.
Ingredients For Crispy Pancetta And Parmesan Risotto
🔥For the Risotto:
☑1 ½ cups Arborio or Carnaroli rice 🍚
☑1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
☑2 tablespoons🥄 butter 🧈
☑ ½ cup dry white wine (optional, for extra depth of flavor) 🍷
☑ 4 cups warm chicken or vegetable broth 🍲
☑ ½ cup heavy cream (for extra richness, optional) 🥛
☑ 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
☑ Salt & black pepper to taste
🔥For the Crispy Pancetta Topping:
☑½ cup diced pancetta (or bacon as an alternative) 🥓
☑ 1 tablespoon🥄 olive oil 🫒
🔹 Optional Garnish: Fresh parsley, extra Parmesan shavings, or a drizzle of truffle oil
👨🍳 Cooking Steps For Crispy Pancetta And Parmesan Risotto
- 🥧Crisp the Pancetta
Heat olive oil in a pan, add diced pancetta, and cook until crispy.
Remove with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. - 🥧Sauté the Aromatics & Toast the Rice
Melt butter in a large pan, add onions, and sauté until soft.
Stir in Arborio rice, toasting for 2-3 minutes until slightly translucent. - 🥧Deglaze with Wine & Add Broth
- Pour in white wine, stirring until absorbed.
Add one ladle of warm broth at a time, stirring continuously until absorbed.
Repeat until the rice is creamy yet slightly al dente (about 18-20 minutes). - 🥧Finish with Parmesan & Pancetta
Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan, heavy cream (if using), and butter.
Season with salt & black pepper to taste. - 🥧Serve & Indulge!
Plate the risotto, sprinkle with crispy pancetta, and garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley!
Enjoy with a glass of white wine and warm crusty bread “Crispy Pancetta And Parmesan Risotto”
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