Pasta Risotto with Fennel

Health score
3%
Pasta Risotto with Fennel
45 min.
4
235kcal

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Indulge in a delightful culinary experience with our Pasta Risotto with Fennel, a dish that marries the creamy comfort of risotto with the unique flavor profile of fennel. Perfectly suitable as a side dish, starter, or even an antipasti, this recipe invites you to savor its rich, aromatic essence in just 45 minutes. Imagine the sound of sizzling fennel and leek filling your kitchen, creating an irresistible aroma that draws everyone in.

This dish features a harmonious blend of ingredients that dance on your palate—crisp fennel bulb, tender leeks, and a touch of earthy fennel seeds, all enveloped in the comforting embrace of orzo pasta cooked to perfection. Enhanced with a splash of dry white wine and a sprinkle of pecorino Romano cheese, each bite is a burst of flavors that transport you to seaside eateries where fresh ingredients reign supreme.

Not only is this Pasta Risotto a feast for the senses, but it's also a nutritious choice, clocking in at just 235 calories per serving. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or enjoying a cozy night in, this dish is sure to impress your guests or elevate your everyday meal. Join me in creating this delectable dish that celebrates the beauty of simple, quality ingredients and enjoy a comforting plateful that's simply irresistible!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter divided
  • cup cooking wine dry white
  • cups less-sodium chicken broth fat-free
  • tablespoons fennel fronds chopped
  • cups fennel bulb chopped
  • teaspoon fennel seeds 
  • cup leek thinly sliced ( 2 large)
  • 1.3 cups orzo pasta rice-shaped uncooked ( 8 ounces pasta)
  • ounce pecorino romano cheese grated
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add fennel bulb, leek, and fennel seeds; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in salt. Cover and cook 12 minutes or until fennel is tender, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  3. Combine broth and wine; bring to a simmer in a large saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat (mixture will look curdled).
  4. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a medium saut pan over medium heat.
  5. Add orzo to pan; cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  6. Add broth mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring mixture frequently until each portion of broth mixture is absorbed before adding the next (about 17 minutes total). Stir in leek mixture; cook 2 minutes.
  7. Remove from heat; stir in cheese, fennel fronds, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts

Calories235kcal
Protein13.84%
Fat38.62%
Carbs47.54%

Properties

Glycemic Index
72
Glycemic Load
7.79
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
10.96304353359%

Flavonoids

Malvidin
0.04mg
Catechin
0.46mg
Epicatechin
0.33mg
Eriodictyol
0.55mg
Hesperetin
0.24mg
Naringenin
0.23mg
Kaempferol
0.6mg
Myricetin
0.05mg
Quercetin
0.16mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:234.58kcal
11.73%
Fat:8.41g
12.93%
Saturated Fat:4.92g
30.76%
Carbohydrates:23.28g
7.76%
Net Carbohydrates:20.47g
7.44%
Sugar:4.26g
4.73%
Cholesterol:22.42mg
7.47%
Sodium:1007.23mg
43.79%
Alcohol:6.18g
100%
Alcohol %:2.32%
100%
Protein:6.78g
13.55%
Vitamin K:43.53µg
41.46%
Manganese:0.52mg
25.77%
Selenium:17.34µg
24.77%
Phosphorus:156.38mg
15.64%
Calcium:137.93mg
13.79%
Vitamin A:644.81IU
12.9%
Potassium:404.17mg
11.55%
Fiber:2.81g
11.24%
Vitamin C:8.88mg
10.77%
Magnesium:37.71mg
9.43%
Iron:1.64mg
9.14%
Vitamin B3:1.79mg
8.94%
Folate:34.39µg
8.6%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.26%
Copper:0.16mg
7.92%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.2%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.44%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
5.01%
Zinc:0.71mg
4.72%
Vitamin E:0.7mg
4.67%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
3.69%
Source:My Recipes