{"id":532,"date":"2020-12-01T18:04:00","date_gmt":"2020-12-01T18:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/01\/creamy-risotto-with-broccoli-and-pancetta\/"},"modified":"2020-12-01T18:04:00","modified_gmt":"2020-12-01T18:04:00","slug":"creamy-risotto-with-broccoli-and-pancetta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/creamy-risotto-with-broccoli-and-pancetta\/","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Risotto with Broccoli and Pancetta"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This <strong><em>Broccoli Risotto with Pancetta<\/em><\/strong> is the perfect creamy comforting dish to make on a cozy winter evening. &nbsp;It\u2019s really&nbsp;impressive and absolutely delicious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto.jpg\" alt=\"Two plates with Broccoli Risotto with Gorgonzola in white plates. Risotto is topped with broccoli florets and pancetta\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-2153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto-360x450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto-720x900.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto-180x225.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"h-this-risotto-turned-out-nice-and-creamy-the-veggies-added-a-wonderful-flavour-and-the-bacon-was-the-perfect-finishing-touch\">This risotto turned out nice and creamy.&nbsp;The veggies added a wonderful flavor and the bacon was the perfect finishing touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's easy to make but tastes like it's from a trendy restaurant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Risotto is the perfect <strong>weeknight dinne<\/strong>r whether you keep it simple just like this risotto or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/porcini-mushroom-risotto-b4wkc\/\">Porcini Mushroom Risotto<\/a><\/strong> or add in fruits like our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/risotto-with-pears-and-gorgonzola-cheese-nbsp\/\">Risotto with Pears and Gorgonzola cheese<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n[feast_advanced_jump_to]\n\n\n<h2 id=\"ingredients\"   >Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Butternut-risotto-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Butternut risotto ingredients\" class=\"wp-image-4026\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Butternut-risotto-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Butternut-risotto-ingredients-360x450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Butternut-risotto-ingredients-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Butternut-risotto-ingredients-720x900.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Butternut-risotto-ingredients-180x225.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Rice -<\/strong> Carnaroli is the best rice for risotto. It maintains a perfect texture, even after a long cooking time. An alternative rice option is Arborio rice.<\/li><li><strong>Broccoli -<\/strong> you can try it with cauliflower <\/li><li><strong>Vegetable Stock -<\/strong> Always use the&nbsp;highest quality stock&nbsp;you can get your hands&nbsp;for a really rich flavor<\/li><li><strong>White Whine -<\/strong> choose a dry white wine to add richness to the risotto.<\/li><li><strong>Soft cheese - <\/strong>This adds extra creaminess and richness <\/li><li><strong>Onion - <\/strong>Use a fresh finely chopped yellow or white onion<\/li><li><strong>Leak - <\/strong>for extra flavor <\/li><li><strong>Bacon - <\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See recipe card for quantities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"instructions\"   >Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Cut the broccoli florets, peel the stem and cut it into small pieces. Rinse under running water. Boil in boiling salted water for \u00be minutes. Heat the broth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; letter-spacing: 0.32px; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Finely slice the white part of the leek. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the leek and let it dry, adding a drop of hot broth if necessary.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the mixing bowl of the immersion mixer, put \u00be broccoli and the leek and roughly reduce.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p> <span style=\"font-size: revert; letter-spacing: 0.32px; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Fry the finely chopped onion with the oil in the pan used previously.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn up the heat, add the rice, stir and let it toast for about a minute until the grains become shiny, stirring constantly. Deglaze with the wine and let it evaporate.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-size: revert; letter-spacing: 0.32px; color: initial; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, &quot;Segoe UI&quot;, Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, sans-serif;\">Reduce the heat and cook the risotto by adding a ladle of broth and stirring, until the broth is absorbed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Halfway through cooking add the broccoli cream, the broccoli florets and continue cooking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Fry the bacon in a non-stick saucepan without seasoning until crispy. Add to the risotto.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the risotto is ready, remove it from the heat, season with salt and pepper and add the cheese.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Let it sit for a minute, to allow the cheese to melt, then mix everything well together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-style-default\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"1500\" src=\"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto-1.jpg\" alt=\"A close up of Broccoli Risotto with Gorgonzola in a white plate with a fork. It is topped with broccoli florets  and pancetta\" class=\"wp-image-2152\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto-1-360x450.jpg 360w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto-1-720x900.jpg 720w, https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Broccoli-Risotto-1-180x225.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"substitutions\"   >Substitutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"feast-feature\"><li><strong>Broth<\/strong>- instead of vegetable broth, you can use chicken or meat broth<\/li><li><strong>Butter -<\/strong> You can use oil; butter is generally preferred because, unlike oil, it contains a part of water, which keeps the temperature lower when toasting the rice, preventing it from \"frying\".<\/li><li><strong>Vegetarian<\/strong> - Pancetta can be omitted <\/li><li><strong>Vegan -<\/strong> the entire dish can be made vegan too if you use vegan butter and cheese&nbsp;and omit the pancetta<\/li><li><strong>Onion -<\/strong> you can use finely chopped shallots.<\/li><li><strong>Bacon -<\/strong> you can use pancetta<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"equipment\"   >Equipment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a pan with a wide, thick bottom so that the rice is evenly distributed and as long as it spread the heat evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"storage\"   >Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for&nbsp;up to 2 days. <br>The next day the risotto might be a bit sticky, you can reheat the risotto on the hob or in the microwave&nbsp;adding some broth to loosen it up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Risotto does not stand up well to freezing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-group feast-top-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container\">\n<h2 id=\"top-tip\"   >Top tip<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The onion should be browned but not burned, the temperature must always be low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rice Toasting is a fundamental phase to ensure that the external part of the rice, which is more tender than the internal heart, can harden slightly and during cooking allow for homogeneous cooking, the Spread the rice in the pan and toast it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using high-quality broth (poor quality broth or worse still water affects the rice flavor).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Make sure to heat your broth before adding it to the rice (cold broth blocks cooking)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep the heat on medium heat when cooking risotto.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:61px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f1dad6\"><strong>I'd like to know what you think. Also, if you make this recipe, be sure to tag me on <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pastafantasy\/\"><strong>Instagram<\/strong><\/a><strong>!<\/strong> <strong>To stay updated with the newest recipes, follow me on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.it\/pastafantasi\/_created\/\">Pinterest<\/a>&nbsp;and join my email list.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><h2 id=\"recipe\"  >Recipe<\/h2><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-3006\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"3006\" data-servings=\"4\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-pastafantasy\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/pastafantasy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Broccoli-Risotto-1200-180x180.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Two plates with Broccoli Risotto with Gorgonzola in white plates. 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style=\"display: block;\">This <em><strong>Broccoli Risotto with Pancetta<\/strong><\/em> is the perfect creamy comforting dish to make on a cozy winter evening. \u00a0It\u2019s really\u00a0impressive and absolutely delicious!<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 2px;border-style: ridge;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 2px;border-style: ridge;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 2px;border-style: ridge;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 2px;border-style: ridge;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">30<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-tags-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Risotto<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Italian<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">4<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">people<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">Alessandra<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"3006\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">1 pan with a wide, thick bottom<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-3006-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular\" data-recipe=\"3006\" data-servings=\"4\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">350<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr.<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Carnaroli rice<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">l<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">hot broth<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">500<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">broccoli<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">small onion<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">leek<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">glass of dry white wine<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">100<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">gr.<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pancetta in cubes<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">optional<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">extra virgin olive oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">salt to taste<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">For the mantecatura:<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">150<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">g<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">soft cheese<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-3006-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"3006\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">First cut the broccoli florets, peel the stem and cut it into small pieces. Rinse under running water. Boil in boiling salted water for \u00be minutes.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";>Heat the broth.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">Finely slice the white part of the leek.  Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, add the leek and let it dry, adding a drop of hot broth if necessary.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">In the mixing bowl of the immersion mixer, put \u00be broccoli and the leek and roughly reduce.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">Fry the finely chopped onion with the oil in the pan used previously.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">Turn up the heat, add the rice, stir and let it toast for about a minute until the grains become shiny, stirring constantly.  Deglaze with the wine and let it evaporate.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-6\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">Reduce the heat and cook the risotto by adding a ladle of broth and stirring, until the broth is absorbed.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-7\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">Keep adding the broth one ladle at a time, until the risotto is ready (this will take about 16\/18 minutes, depending on the type of rice).<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-8\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">Halfway through cooking add the broccoli cream, the broccoli florets and continue cooking.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-9\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">In the meantime, fry the bacon in a non-stick saucepan without seasoning until crispy. Add to the risotto.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-10\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">Once the risotto is ready, remove it from the heat, season with salt and pepper and add the cheese.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-11\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">Let it sit for a minute, to allow the cheese to melt, then mix everything well together.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-3006-step-0-12\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px\";><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve your broccoli risotto.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><h3><strong>Substitutions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Broth<\/strong>- instead of vegetable broth, you can use chicken or meat broth<\/li>\n<li><strong>Butter -<\/strong> You can use oil; butter is generally preferred because, unlike oil, it contains a part of water, which keeps the temperature lower when toasting the rice, preventing it from \"frying\".<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegetarian<\/strong> - Pancetta can be omitted<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vegan -<\/strong> the entire dish can be made vegan too if you use vegan butter and cheese\u00a0and omi<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1658401249599\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is roasting rice a necessary step?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes, it is. Use a pan with a wide bottom so that the rice is well distributed<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672245661413\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I make risotto in advance?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Unfortunately not, risotto must be freshly prepared.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1672246618705\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to make a good risotto?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A good Risotto requires you to continually stir, and ladle in warm broth, in order to release the starches and not break.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This Broccoli Risotto with Pancetta is the perfect creamy comforting dish to make on a cozy winter evening. &nbsp;It\u2019s really&nbsp;impressive and absolutely delicious! 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