Polenta with Peas and Pancetta
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 to 3 slices pancetta cut as thick as bacon, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 3/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup quick cooking polenta
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- A couple handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
- Heat the oil in sauce pot over medium-high heat.
- Add pancetta and cook until crisp, 5 minutes then remove to a plate.
- Add the liquids to the sauce pot and bring to boil.
- Whisk polenta into the liquid and continue to whisk 2 to 3 minutes to thicken.
- Season with salt and pepper and stir in peas to heat through 1 minute more.
- Remove from heat, stir in cheese and adjust seasoning.
- Garnish with pancetta.
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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/rachael-ray/polenta-with-peas-and-pancetta-recipe.html (may not work)