Side dishe for 4
Instant Pot Carbonara Risotto
Arborio rice cooks under pressure with pancetta, onion, garlic, wine, and stock before egg yolks make the risotto creamy.
Typical price
$15.52for 4 servings
$3.88 per serving$15.52 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

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- 35 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
AmericanSide dishesInstant Pot
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 29 oz | $2.03Typical price |
| Prosciutto or pancetta$1.20/oz typical | 8 oz | $9.60Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.19Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.52 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Wine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
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.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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