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Risotto bolognese in large round casserole dish

Risotto Bolognese

Deborah
A hearty crowd pleasing dish that marries two classics beautifully! The bolognese is rich and full of flavour.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 130g g pancetta cubes
  • 500g beef mince
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 celery sticks finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 200g risotto rice
  • 800ml hot beef stock
  • 400g passata
  • 3 tbsp green pesto
  • 1 ball mozzarella roughly torn
  • 45g parmesan finely grated
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large ovenproof pan or casserole on a high heat and cook the pancetta for 5 to 6 minutes, until crispy, then add the mince and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until browned. Remove the pancetta and mince from the pan with a slotted spoon.
  • Turn the heat down to medium and add the onion and celery to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, or until softened. Stir in the garlic and risotto rice and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Heat the grill to high. Combine the hot stock with 200ml of the passata and stir this into the rice, one ladleful at a time, stirring well between each addition until all the stock is used up and the rice is almost tender (about 15 minutes).
  • Stir the cooked mince, 2 tbsp of the pesto and the remaining passata through the risotto. Warm everything through and check the seasoning before taking off the heat.  Top with the mozzarella and parmesan.
  • Grill for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  • Mix the rest of the pesto with the extra virgin olive oil, and drizzle over the top to serve.

Notes

  • This risotto bolognese recipe is easily adapted if you’re cooking for less or more people.

 

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Keyword comfort food, hearty, mash up, one-pot, pesto, winter warmer