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Easy Bacon & Basil Pesto Risotto

Easy Bacon & Basil Pesto Risotto

Easy Bacon & Basil Pesto Risotto

with Parmesan & Almonds

Up to 180$ + Free Treats / Extras for Life

Brimming with smokey bacon, bright and herby pesto and sharp Parmesan, plus blistered cherry tomatoes to balance the richness, every bite of this Italian dish delivers an explosion of flavour. Sit back while it bakes, before cosying up with a big bowl of deliciousness.

Tags:

Easy Prep

•Climate Superstar

Allergens:

Milk

•Almond

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.com.au/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed.

Preparation Time40 minutes

Cooking Time

DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1 bag

baby spinach leaves

1 packet

diced bacon

(May be present: Soy, Milk.)

1 sachet

garlic & herb seasoning

1 packet

arborio rice

(May be present: Soy, Wheat, Gluten.)

1 sachet

chicken-style stock powder

1 packet

basil pesto

(Contains: Milk;)

1 punnet

snacking tomatoes

2 packet

grated Parmesan cheese

(Contains: Milk;)

1 packet

slivered almonds

(Contains: Almond; May be present: Soy, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Tree Nuts.)

Not included in your delivery

olive oil

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

2 cup

boiling water

Nutritional Values

Energy (kJ)3651 kJ

Fat45.8 g

of which saturates15.7 g

Carbohydrate82.6 g

of which sugars3.6 g

Protein30.8 g

Sodium1824 mg

The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Utensils

•Large Non-Stick Pan

•Baking Dish

Cooking Steps

1

• Boil the kettle. Preheat oven to 220°C/200°C fan-forced. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over high heat. Cook snacking tomatoes until blistered, 4-5 minutes. • Reduce heat to medium-high. Add the butter and diced bacon and cook, breaking up bacon with a spoon, until golden, 4-6 minutes. • Add garlic & herb seasoning and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute.

2

• Add arborio rice to the pan, stirring to coat. Add the boiling water (2 cups for 2 people / 4 cups for 4 people) and chicken-style stock powder. Stir to combine, then remove from heat. • Transfer risotto mixture to a baking dish. Cover tightly with foil. Bake until liquid is absorbed and rice is 'al dente', 24-28 minutes.

TIP: 'Al dente' rice is cooked through but still slightly firm in the centre.

3

• When the risotto is ready, stir through basil pesto, baby spinach leaves and grated Parmesan cheese (reserve a pinch to use in step 4!). • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4

• Divide bacon and basil pesto risotto between bowls. • Sprinkle with slivered almonds and reserved Parmesan to serve. Enjoy!

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