Frozen Asparagus Risotto With Bacon Recipe

Name: Frozen Asparagus Risotto With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 15 asparagus spears, frozen and defrosted; 3 tablespoons butter; 1/2 cup onion, minced; 1/4 lb bacon, chopped into small pieces; 1 cup white wine; 2 cups arborio rice (or carnaroli); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 quarts chicken broth, hot (your's or canned that's thinned with water); 1/2 cup parmigiano, grated

Servings: persons

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["Take a deep breath and say ""Risotta-making is NOT difficult."".", "Cut asparagus into 3/4"" pieces. Set aside.", "In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, saute the onion and bacon in 2 T butter for 3 minutes over medium heat.", "Increase to high heat, add wine and reduce to half (about 3 minutes).", "Add rice, salt and pepper and continue stirring on high for 1 minute.", "Add 2 c of the hot chicken stock, lid the pan and turn off the heat.", "Go walk your dog, call your girlfriend, write that chapter in your novel. It can sit there until roughly 10-15 minutes before dinner is served.", "When you return, reheat the broth and crank up the heat on the rice.", "Stir, stir, stir, adding a cup of hot broth everytime it starts to look a bit dry.", "Sample a bit: does it seem a bit chewy but almost ready?.", "If so, add the asparagus and stir until heated through, about 2 minutes.", "Sample again. Ready? Remove from heat and add 1 T butter and cheese."]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 15 asparagus spears, frozen and defrosted, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 cup onion, minced, 1/4 lb bacon, chopped into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Frozen Asparagus Risotto With Bacon falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep frozen in an airtight container for up to 1–2 months. Let it soften for a few minutes before serving.

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Frozen Asparagus Risotto With Bacon

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