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Herbed pea and pancetta risotto

Australian Gourmet Traveller recipe for herbed pea and pancetta risotto.
Herbed pea and pancetta risotto

Herbed pea and pancetta risotto

Vanessa Levis
4
35M
45M
1H 20M

Ingredients

Method

Main

1.Follow the method for basic risotto, adding the pancetta to the pan as you add the rice and continuing through steps 3 and 4.
2.Meanwhile, blanch spinach, rocket and herbs in a saucepan of boiling water until just wilted (1-2 minutes), drain, refresh, then squeeze out all excess water. Process in a food processor until finely chopped, add peas and pulse until coarsely chopped. Stir into risotto with parmesan and remaining butter, season to taste and serve immediately.

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