How to Make Risotto con Zafferano e Pancetta in Pentola a Pressione (Saffron and Pancetta Risotto) - A Step-by-Step Guide

Risotto con Zafferano e Pancetta in Pentola a Pressione, or Saffron and Pancetta Risotto, is a classic Italian dish that is sure to impress. This recipe takes the traditional creamy and comforting risotto to the next level by adding the rich and salty flavor of pancetta and the luxurious aroma of saffron. The dish is made even more convenient by using a pressure cooker to cut down on cooking time without sacrificing any of the delicious flavors. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping main...

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Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups vegetable broth
  • 3 ½ tablespoons hot water
  • 1 pinch saffron threads
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ onion, thinly sliced
  • 10 ½ ounces Arborio rice
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 ¾ ounces pancetta, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 16 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 mins
  • Total Time: 33 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Pour vegetable stock into a saucepan over low heat. Cover and keep warm.
  • Combine hot water and saffron threads in a small bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a stovetop pressure cooker. Cook and stir onion until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add Arborio rice; cook and stir until toasted and coated with oil, 2 to 3 minutes. Increase heat and pour in wine; simmer until alcohol has evaporated and rice has absorbed wine, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir vegetable stock and saffron mixture into the pressure cooker. Seal according to manufacturer's instructions. Increase heat to high; cook until cooker whistles, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Remove cooker from heat and release pressure according to manufacturer's instructions. Remove the lid. Stir in 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, pancetta, and butter. Let stand until rice absorbs remaining stock and Parmesan cheese melts, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    510 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 644mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 165mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 108mg