Red Wine & Pancetta Risotto
Red Wine & Pancetta Risotto is made with the new Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth for the perfect balance of flavors and salt in this delicious side dish. Pair it with a chicken breast and salad for a wonderfully wholesome meal.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time35 minutes mins
Course: Recipe
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 -6
Author: Danielle Green
- 4 oz. pancetta diced
- 2 Tbsp. butter
- 1 c. Arbiorio rice uncooked
- 2 cloves garlic diced
- 2 3/4 c. Swanson® Unsalted Chicken Broth
- 1/3 c. red wine
- 1 c. extra sharp white cheddar shredded
- 2 Tbsp. Gorgonzola
- salt to taste
In a Dutch oven or deep skillet, saute pancetta over medium-high heat until crispy. Remove the crisp pancetta from the pan and set aside.
Add the butter to the rendered fat in the pan along with the rice and garlic. Toast the rice over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
Add 1 cup chicken broth to the pan and stir continuously until the liquid is all absorbed. Add 1 more cup of chicken broth and continue stirring until all the liquid is absorbed.
Add the final 3/4 c. chicken broth and 1/3 c. red wine to the pan. Stir continuously until the liquid is all absorbed. Add the cheese and salt to taste. cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Serve topped with the crispy pancetta.
Serving: 1grams