Pasta Risotto with Peas and Pancetta
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- 2 tbsp garlic oil
- 150 g pancetta (cubes)
- 150 g petits pois
- 250 g orzo pasta
- 625 ml boiling water
- 1 tsp salt ((to taste))
- 5 ml butter (tbsp (15g) soft unsalted )
- 2 parmesan (grated)
- 1 tsp pepper
Warm the oil in a heavy-based pan that will take everything later; a casserole or saucepan of 22cm diameter should be plenty big enough
Cook the pancetta, stirring, until it becomes crisp and bronzed, then add the peas and stir for a minute or so until the frozen look leaves them
Add the pasta and turn it about in the pance a and peas then pour in theboiling water; I use cup measures – 2 1⁄2 cups – for ease
Add salt (cautiously, especially if this is for children – the pancetta is salty, as is the Parmesan later); then turn down the heat and leave to simmer for 10 minutes, though check on it a couple of times and give a stir or two, to stop it from sticking and to see if you need to add a little more water from the kettle
When it’s ready, the pasta should be so and starchy and the water absorbed
Beat the butter and parmesan into the pan, check the seasoning and serve immediately into warm waiting bowls
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