Pastina Risotto with Peas and Prosciutto

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 30 min
  • Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • Salt
  • 3/4 lb uncooked pastina, orzo, riso or stelline
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups frozen green peas
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped prosciutto or bacon, cooked until very crisp, well drained
  • 1/2 cup fresh carrot juice

Steps

  • 1
    Bring the broth to a low simmer in a saucepan.
  • 2
    Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until hot. Add the garlic and cook briefly until light brown. Add the onion and a pinch of salt, lower the heat to medium, and cook until the onion is soft but not brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 2 cups of the simmering broth and bring to a boil. Add the pastina; stir well, and reduce the heat to maintain a slow simmer. Season with salt and pepper.
  • 3
    Simmer, ladling in the broth 1/2 cup at a time as the previous addition is absorbed, and stirring occasionally to prevent the pastina from sticking to the bottom of the pan, until the pasta is about three-fourths done, about 10 minutes. Add the peas and the remaining simmering broth and cook until the peas are tender and the pasta is al dente, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and add 1 tablespoon of the butter, the oregano, thyme, Parmesan, and 3 tablespoons of the bacon. Stir well. The consistency should be quite loose, like a thick soup.
  • 4
    During the last few minutes of cooking, stir in the carrot juice. Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter until just melted. Top with remaining bacon.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
670
Calories from Fat
190
Total Fat
21g
32%
Saturated Fat
9g
44%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
35mg
11%
Sodium
1790mg
74%
Potassium
380mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate
90g
30%
Dietary Fiber
7g
31%
Sugars
9g
Protein
30g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
150%
150%
Vitamin C
10%
10%
Calcium
30%
30%
Iron
25%
25%
Exchanges:
5 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
6
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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