risotto con asparagi e pancetta Recipe
Ingredients
- 30 gr. / 1 ounce pancetta cut into tiny strips
- 400 gr/ 1 pound green asparagus
- 1 garlic clove
- a few strands of saffron
- 1 lt / 5 cups low-salt chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon butter or EVO oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cups arborio, vialone nano or carnaroli rice
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 319g | |
| Calories 473 | |
| Calories from Fat 228 | 48% |
| Total Fat 25.97g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 16.0g | 64% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium 858mg | 36% |
| Potassium 390mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 18.72g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.3g | 8% |
| Sugars 7.14g | 5% |
| Protein 21.08g | 34% |
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