Ingredients

  • 12 thin slices pancetta (140g), ripped into shards
  • 1 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup KRAFT Italian Dressing
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 1 red onion, sliced
  • 1 3/4 cups Arborio rice
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3 1/2 - 4 cups chicken or vegetable stock (heated)
  • 1/4 cup KRAFT* Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1/2 cup basil, roughly torn
  • Shaved Parmesan, to serve

Method

  • Place pancetta and cherry tomatoes on separate lined baking trays.
  • Drizzle tomatoes with 1/2 the dressing and bake along with the pancetta at 180 degrees C for 10 minutes or until pancetta is crispy and tomatoes have softened.
  • Heat oil in a large saucepan, add garlic and onions and cook over a medium heat until translucent.
  • Add rice and cook for a further minute.
  • Add wine and remaining dressing and stir until liquid is absorbed.
  • Add the stock in stages until the rice is tender and the risotto is creamy.
  • Stir in grated parmesan, pancetta, tomatoes and basil.
  • Serve garnished with shaved parmesan.