HARVEST TOMATO-BASIL RICE WITH PANCETTA

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Zucchini and onion sautéed with crispy pancetta are combined with a tomato-basil rice that is hearty enough to serve as a main dish weeknight meal.

Provided by Kim's Cooking Now

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Knorr®

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 teaspoon olive oil
¼ pound pancetta bacon, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 zucchini, diced
1 (14.5 ounce) can no salt-added diced tomatoes, drained, juice reserved
Water, as needed
1 (5.5 ounce) package Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Rice Pilaf
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add pancetta and onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the pancetta begins to render and the onions begin to brown, about 4 minutes. Add the zucchini and cook until it begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the drained tomatoes and heat through, about 1 minute. Transfer mixture to a bowl.
  • Place reserved tomato juice is a measuring cup; add enough water to make 2 cups liquid.
  • In the same skillet, add the tomato juice-water mixture and bring to a boil over high heat. Stir in the Knorr® Rice Sides™ - Rice Pilaf. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until rice is tender, about 6 minutes.
  • Stir in pancetta, zucchini, onion, and tomato mixture. Heat through, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.9 calories, Carbohydrate 37.1 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 665.6 mg, Sugar 4 g

Ngozi Ogbolu
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! I would definitely recommend it to others.


Rahim Ibrahim
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I'm not a huge fan of tomatoes, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors were well-balanced and the pancetta added a nice richness.


Bob_bablah games
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This was a great recipe! I made it for a potluck and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.


Suraiya Aktar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the fresh flavors and the pancetta adds a nice salty touch.


MD Raffan Asif
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This dish is so flavorful and easy to make. I love that I can use fresh ingredients from my garden.


Moshin Ali
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This recipe is a keeper! The combination of tomatoes, basil, and pancetta is perfect. I love that it's a one-pot dish, too. So easy to clean up!


Jeff Barr
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I made this dish last night and it was a big hit with my guests! The flavors were perfect and the pancetta added a nice touch of smokiness. I would definitely recommend this recipe!


Anne Glenn
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I used fresh tomatoes and basil from my garden, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again!


Krishna raj Ghimire 2067
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I'm not usually a fan of rice dishes, but this one was really good! The tomatoes and basil gave it a really nice flavor, and the pancetta added a nice salty touch. I'll definitely be making this again!


Leah Pillay
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This recipe was an absolute hit with my family! The flavors were so fresh and vibrant, and the pancetta added a delicious smoky flavor. I will definitely be making this again soon!