Spinach And Pancetta Fake-Out Risotto Recipe

Name: Spinach And Pancetta Fake-Out Risotto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces prechopped pancetta; 2 cups chopped leek (about 2 large); 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 (8.8-ounce) pouches precooked white rice (such as Uncle Ben's Original Ready Rice); 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach; 1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

Servings: persons

2 ounces prechopped pancetta
2 cups chopped leek (about 2 large)
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 ounce 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 (8.8-ounce) pouches precooked white rice (such as Uncle Ben's Original Ready Rice)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 (5-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
1 ounce Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup)

1
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta to pan; cook 4 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally. Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon, reserving drippings in pan.
2
Add leek and garlic to drippings in pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine stock and flour, stirring with a whisk. Add stock mixture to pan; bring to a boil. Add cream cheese and thyme; stir until cheese melts.
3
Knead rice pouches to separate grains. Stir rice, salt, and pepper into pan; simmer 8 minutes or until sauce is thickened and creamy. Gradually add spinach, stirring until spinach wilts. Remove from heat; stir in Parmigiano-Reggiano. Sprinkle with pancetta.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces prechopped pancetta, 2 cups chopped leek (about 2 large), 3 garlic cloves, minced, 2 cups unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson), and more.

Yes, Spinach And Pancetta Fake-Out Risotto falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spinach And Pancetta Fake-Out Risotto

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