Sundried Tomato & Bacon Risotto
You can never have too many side dish recipes, so give Sundried Tomato & Bacon Risotto This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.
Instructions
Heat broth and water; set aside. Cook bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min. or until crisp, stirring occasionally.
Drain bacon; discard drippings. Return bacon to skillet.
Add mushrooms to skillet; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally.
Add rice and dressing; stir 1 min.
Add half of the broth mixture; cook 5 min. or until most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Add remaining broth mixture; cook 10 min. or until rice is tender and almost all of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally.
Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.
Recommended wine: Chianti, Trebbiano, Verdicchio
Chianti, Trebbiano, and Verdicchio are great choices for Italian. Italians know food and they know wine. Trebbiano and Verdicchio are Italian white wines that pair well with fish and white meat, while Chianti is a great Italian red for heavier, bolder dishes. One wine you could try is Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico ( Half-bottle). It has 4.2 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 13 dollars.
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Felsina Berardenga Chianti Classico ( Half-bottle)
"Shows fresh berry, with hints of flowers, fresh herbs and chocolate. Full-bodied, with a fresh palate, well-integrated tannins and a balanced finish. Lots of cherry and light spice. Best after 2003."-Wine Spectator