Creamy Pancetta Rice Food

PANCETTA AND SAFFRON RICE

Steps:

• In a medium (3-quart) saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring frequently, until brown and crispy, about 6 to 8 minutes. Remove the pancetta to paper towels to drain. Set aside. Discard any cooking juices in the pan.
• In the same pan, over medium heat, add the butter. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until soft. Add in the rice and stir until the rice is lightly toasted and coated with the butter, about 1 minute. Stir in the stock, salt and saffron. Bring the mixture to a simmer and, with a wooden spoon. scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and cook until the rice is tender and all the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 to 25 minutes Let the rice stand for 5 minutes. Using a fork, fluff the rice and transfer to a serving bowl. Top with the cooked pancetta and serve.

CREAMY PANCETTA RICE

Steps:

• Enjoy the bold flavors of this Italian inspired recipe made with our 100% Whole Grain Brown Rice.
• Step 1 Prepare our Mahatma® Whole Grain Brown Rice according to package directions.
• Step 2 Brown the finely trimmed pancetta and chopped onion in large skillet over medium heat. Cook until onion begins to brown, the process will take about 8 minutes.
• Step 3 Add half & half dairy and bring to boil.
• Step 4 Remove the skillet from heat. Add rice, cranberries, pistachios, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended. Serve right away, topping with more nuts and cranberries.

CREAMY PANCETTA DRESSING

Steps:

• Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add the olive and heat. When the oil is hot, add pancetta and saute, and caramelize for about 10 to 15 minutes. Stir onion into mixture, toss and saute for another 10 minutes, until the onion begins to brown. Add garlic, thyme, and cider vinegar, and remove from heat. Allow mixture to cool for about a 1/2 an hour.
• Place cooled mixture into bowl, add mayonnaise and sour cream. Season with black pepper, to taste. Serve over iceberg wedges.

HARVEST TOMATO-BASIL RICE WITH PANCETTA

Steps:

• Heat in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the pancetta begins to render and the onions begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the drained tomatoes and heat through, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
• Place reserved tomato juice is a measuring cup; add enough water to make 2 cups liquid.
• In the same skillet, add the tomato juice-water mixture and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Rice Pilaf. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 6 minutes.
• Stir in pancetta, zucchini, onion, and tomato mixture. Heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

CREAMY RICE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°.
• Saute the onion in the butter until brown.
• Transfer the onion and butter to a baking dish.
• Add the mushroom soup mixed with the water and the consomme.
• Add the uncooked rice and stir to blend. Cover the baking dish and bake for 1 hours.