Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 strips bacon (, cut into 1/2 inch strips)
  • 2 large shallots
  • 12 ounces frozen peas
  • 1 1/2   cups arborio
  • 5   cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

Instruction

  • In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium-high heat until cooked, but not crispy, approximately 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove bacon while reserving bacon fat in pan. 
  • Add shallots and arborio rice, browning for 4-5 minutes. 
  • At the same time, bring 5 cups of chicken broth to a simmer over low heat in a separate saucepan.
  • Ladle one cup of simmering broth into arborio and stir. Cook until absorbed. Continue to add 1 cup of simmering broth at a time, waiting until each addition is absorbed before adding the next, until all broth is gone. This process takes about 20-30 minutes. 
  • Add bacon, frozen peas and salt, cooking for 3-4 minutes until fully warmed. 
  • Lastly, stir in Parmesan cheese. Serve hot. 
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