Side dishe for 4
Instant Pot Carbonara Risotto
$15.52for 435 minServes 4
Arborio rice cooks under pressure with pancetta, onion, garlic, wine, and stock before egg yolks make the risotto creamy.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broth, 29 oz$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price | |
| Prosciutto, 8 oz$1.20/oz typical | 8 oz | $9.60Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.19Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 1 oz$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price | |
| Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price | |
| Eggs, 4$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price | |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.52 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanSide dishesInstant Pot
Typical price
$3.88 per serving$15.52 for 4
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Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 8 oz pancetta
- 1/2 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese (optional)
- 2 tbsp salted butter
- 4 large egg yolks
- salt (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to Sauté and cook the pancetta for 6 minutes until browned.
- Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute, then add the wine and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken stock, seal the pot, and cook on High Pressure for 6 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release the remaining pressure.
- Stir in the butter, parmesan, and egg yolks, then use Sauté Low for 2 minutes until the eggs are firm.
- Stir in the parsley and season with salt if needed.
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