Quick & Easy Pea and Bacon Ramen "Risotto" for Two (TNT)

Quick & Easy Pea and Bacon Ramen "Risotto" for Two (TNT)

Prep 5 minutes

Cook 15 minutes

Ready In 20 minutes

Ingredients

1/4 cup diced bacon (or you can use Pancetta, if you prefer)

1-1/2 teaspoons olive oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 (3 ounce) package ramen noodles, coarsely broken in package (flavor packet discarded)

5 ounces package frozen peas

1-1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1-1/2 teaspoons butter

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus additional for serving

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Cook bacon in oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add onion and salt and cook, stirring, until onion is softened, about 4 minutes. Add noodles and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add peas and broth to skillet and bring mixture to a boil. Cook, stirring, until noodles are just tender, about 3 minutes.

Remove skillet from heat and stir in butter, Parmesan, and pepper. (If mixture is a bit soupy, let it stand for 1 to 2 minutes to allow noodles to continue to absorb liquid.) Serve with additional Parmesan, if desired.

Gail’s Notes:  This recipe is so tasty, quick and easy to make! This definitely falls under the category  of “comfort food” in my opinion, and I will most definitely make this again! And I might even add sliced porcini mushrooms next time. The original recipe is from All Recipes, I cut it back so that it would make just enough for me and my hubby.