Pistachio Cream And Pancetta Brown Rice Recipes

SICILIAN PASTA WITH CREAMY PISTACHIO SAUCE

Steps:

• Place the chopped pistachios in a dry pan and toast them until fragrant.
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta until very al dente, about 2 minutes less than the suggested cooking time. Reserve some of the cooking water.
• Meanwhile, heat a skillet large enough to hold the pasta, on medium high heat. Add the cubed pancetta and cook, stirring, until it has rendered it's fat and is crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer the pancetta to a bowl.
• Add the diced onion to the pan. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in about 1/2 of the crushed pistachios and stir to coat.
• Pour in the cooking cream and cook on medium heat for 1 minute.
• Drain the pasta and add to the skillet. Stir in the reserved pancetta and toss to coat the pasta in the cream sauce.
• Add 2 tbsp. of grated cheese to create a creamier consistency. If the sauce is too thick, add a ladle or two of pasta water to thin it as necessary
• Serve immediately garnished with the remaining chopped pistachios and extra grated cheese at the table.

PISTACHIO, CREAM AND PANCETTA BROWN RICE

Steps:

• Try this undeniably complex rice dish as a side with your next rotisserie chicken or make a batch as a unique lunch option for the week.
• Step 1 Prepare our Carolina® Whole Grain Brown Rice according to package directions.
• Step 2 Brown the finely trimmed pancetta and chopped onion in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook until the onion begins to brown, the process will take about 8 minutes.
• Step 3 Add half & half dairy and bring to boil.
• Step 4 Remove the skillet from heat. Add rice, cranberries, pistachios, salt and pepper. Stir until well blended. Serve right away, topping with more nuts and cranberries.

CREAMY PANCETTA RICE

Steps:

• Brown pancetta and onions in large skillet over medium heat, cook until onions begin to brown (about 8 minutes).
• Add half-and-half; bring to a boil.
• Remove from heat.
• Add rice, cranberries, pistachios, salt and pepper.
• Stir until well blended.