Creamy Pancetta Rice

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/2 lb trimmed pancetta, diced
• 1 large red onion, chopped
• 1 3/4 cups half-and-half
• 3 cups cooked rice
• 1 1/2 cups dried sweetened cranberries
• 1 cup chopped pistachio nut
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 brown pancetta and onions in large skillet over medium heat, cook until onions begin to brown (about 8 minutes).
• 2 add half-and-half; bring to a boil.
• 3 remove from heat.
• 4 add rice, cranberries, pistachios, salt and pepper.
• 5 stir until well blended.