1. In a small saucepan, bring the stock, 1 cup water and the saffron to a boil. Lower the heat
to a simmer.
2. In a large saucepan, heat the evoo, 3 turns of the pan, over medium-high heat. Add the
pancetta to render the fat. Add the carrot, onion and garlic and cook, stirring until softened,
about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the rice, then stir in the wine and cook
to evaporate.
3. Begin adding stock a few ladlefuls at a time, stirring vigorously with each addition, and
cook until the rice is al dente, about 18 minutes. Add the asparagus halfway through
cooking and add the peas in the last few minutes of cooking.
4. Stir the butter into the risotto to melt, then stir in the cheese; remove from the heat.
Serve in shallow bowls and top with the parsley.
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9/9/2012
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