Oven-Baked Risotto Carbonara

A hands-off risotto baked in the oven, finished with a creamy egg, Pecorino, and crème fraîche mixture.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 912.3 kcals 1824.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 65.9 grams 131.8 grams
Fat 55.1 grams 110.2 grams
Protein 39.2 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
50 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
75
g
Pecorino
finely grated, plus extra for sprinkling
1
piece
2
piece
1
tbsp
GrainsCereals
225
ml
Carnaroli Rice
or other risotto rice
Liquids
725
ml
Stock
chicken or vegetable
Meat
125
g
Pancetta
cubetti or chopped bacon
NutsSeeds
1
piece
Salt
to taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
freshly milled
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
peeled and finely chopped

Steps

  • Pre-heat the oven to 150°C.
  • Fry the pancetta in a large pan for 5 minutes until crisp and set aside.
  • Melt butter in the same pan and soften the onion for 5 minutes.
  • Heat the stock in a separate small saucepan.
  • Return pancetta to the pan, stir in the rice, and coat with buttery juices.
  • Add hot stock, salt, and pepper, then bring to a simmer.
  • Transfer to a baking dish and bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the Pecorino cheese and bake for another 15 minutes.
  • Whisk the egg, egg yolks, and crème fraîche together.
  • Stir the egg mixture into the risotto and rest for 2 minutes before serving.