Pancetta and Shiitake Risotto
I made this yummy risotto the other day, with pancetta and shiitake for something different.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 pancetta
- one small pack of shiitake mushrooms
- 3 baby bella mushrooms
- one cup of vegetable stock
- 4 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1/2 red onion chopped
- 1/4 cup of white wine
- 2 cups of water
- one cup of Arborio Rice
- one cup frozen peas
- a little Parmesan cheese for garnish
Method:
- saute the onion and garlic in olive oil
- then add the pancetta for 3 minutes
- add rice and peas and the wine and stir keep stirring the rice loses the water then add another cup, stir then add the final cup this takes about 30-45 minutes
- near the end sprinkle with Parmesan cheese
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What are your favorite mushrooms? I am going to try Maiitake next!
this sound simple and good !
ReplyDeleteHaha seems like we both love pancetta and pes :)
ReplyDeleteLovely dish Rebecca!
Pancetta is a great alternative to bacon. I love it! Last night we made a pasta dish with pancetta.
ReplyDeleteThe pancetta with mushrooms in your dish is a great flavor combination.
Pancetta and shiitake you cannot go wrong. Wonderful dish and lovely presentation. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I am SO craving good risotto! I think I'll have to make some soon! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI love the pea and pancetta combination. This looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteWow Rebecca, that risotto sounds amazing! I love shiitake mushrooms!
ReplyDeleteLove the look of that risotto! I am a big fan of shiitake mushrooms and love porcinis as well - they have so much flavor - delicious!
ReplyDeleteSonia: thanks
ReplyDelete3 hungry tummies: love your mac and cheese
Velva: thanks it was my first time using it
Lazaro: thanks
Victoria: can't wait to see yours
Bo: oh thanks it worked out well
a bowl of mush thanks so much
Stephanie thanks
All mushrooms are tasty, but I'm a shiitake lover! It gives a very distinctive flavour to both western and oriental dishes. Love your risotto :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful combo. Looks very delicious.
ReplyDeletei love a good risotto! the pancetta and shiitake are such nice additions.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous--I have been craving risotto and love the shiitakes with the pancetta--Yum! ;-)
ReplyDeletelovely shot of a delicious dish!
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simply deliciousness..make a great one meal dinner..
ReplyDeleteDelicious risotto, a complete meal..
ReplyDeleteThis looks so wonderfully delicious and hearty.
ReplyDeleteYAY! Looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteIsn't risotto the best? I love that you added pancetta (I have such a hard time finding that) and shitakes. Great idea Rebecca:D
ReplyDeleteI have a big bag of dried shitakes- this is a very good idea.
ReplyDeleteI have a box of Arborio Rice in the pantry. I've not make risotto. I'll have to give this a try. It looks delicious with the mushrooms!
ReplyDeleteThis risotto sounds super delicious with shiitake and pancetta, what a great combo!
ReplyDeleteLove all mushrooms in all forms! This is a lovely dish... especially for this time of year!
ReplyDeletehmm cooked to perfection!!! And snap by the way, made an asparagus and pancetta risotto for lunch too!
ReplyDeleteDid you steal a look at my favorite ingredient list? Because they're all in this dish!
ReplyDeleteDelicious, Rebecca!
I"m lagging in making my own risotto. I see the arborio rice in the market shelves and yet i never to take a box. I need to kick myself for that.
ReplyDeleteShitake mushrooms are great! I haven't made risotto in awhile because I never have the patience to do it the real way. But it's soo good!
ReplyDeletethe lacquer spoon thanks so much I need to use them more
ReplyDeleteMary: thanks
Joanne thanks so much
Deb aw thanks
peachkins thanks
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sushma oh love one pot meal
Anncoo thanks so much
Kim: thanks Kim not made for my second one lol
Penny thanks
Lori: oh that will be wonderful
Mother Rimmy oh you will love it
5 star foodie thanks so much
design wine and dine thanks
Ruth oh great minds think alike can I have some!
Barbara he he
Jenn: looking forward to yours hint!
food fitness fresh air oh go on!
And I love the peas in the dish! Have been crazy for the peas recently. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love risotto! I also love peas in it. I can't live without peas... :)
ReplyDeleteI love the look of your risotto. Mmmmm delicious.
ReplyDeleteI love risotto and this sounds a lovely combination of flavors!
ReplyDeletewhat lovely ingredients, love it!
ReplyDeleteRebecca, what a nice risotto, love the idea of using shiitake mushroom, as a matter of fact I just got a bag of it yesterday...
ReplyDeleteThis is scrumptious Rebecca. Just so welcoming. I am an equal-opportunity mushroom lover. Never met one I didn't love.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious!I love pancetta and mushrooms....Great combo!
ReplyDeleteAngie: oh Jasmine loves peas as well
ReplyDeleteSook oh me neither lol
Janice thanks
savoring time in the kitchen thanks so much
teresa thanks
Juliana oh thats great will be using them more
Claudia he he your funny Erica thanks
Simple ingredients, delicious results.
ReplyDeleteMimi
Your risotto looks amazing. Anything with mushrooms is a winner in my book!
ReplyDeletethanks Mimi
ReplyDeleteLiz thanks so much for stopping by very kind of you Rebecca