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Bacon and leek risotto with poached egg

Name: Bacon and leek risotto with poached egg
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: /italian
Ingredients: 60g butter; 100g mild pancetta or bacon, thinly sliced; 250g leeks, washed, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 300g arborio risotto rice; 100ml white wine; 600ml vegetable stock; 340g jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained; 1/3 cup grated pecorino pepato cheese*, plus extra to garnish; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage; 4 eggs

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There's no need to stir this creamy risotto constantly, just pop it in the oven!

60g butter
100g mild pancetta or bacon, thinly sliced
250g leeks, washed, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
300g arborio risotto rice
100ml white wine
600ml vegetable stock
340g jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained
1/3 cup grated pecorino pepato cheese*, plus extra to garnish
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage
4 eggs

Method

1.

Preheat oven to 150°C.
2.

Melt butter in a large frying pan over medium heat, add the pancetta and cook for 2 minutes until it begins to crisp. Transfer 2 tablespoons of the pancetta to a plate and set aside. Add the leeks to the pan, reduce heat and sweat for 3-4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for a further minute. Add the rice and stir to coat. Pour in the wine and allow to simmer for a few minutes, then add the stock and stir to combine. Transfer to a greased, heated ovenproof dish and bake in oven for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and stir in artichokes, pecorino and sage. Return to oven for 15 minutes.
3.

Meanwhile, poach the eggs.
4.

Serve risotto topped with an egg and garnished with pecorino and reserved pancetta.