Rice with Peas

Rice with Peas
Risi e Bisi

2/3 c bacon (diced) [or fake bacon]
2 onions
8 tsp butter
1 lb peas
2 tbsp parsley (chopped)
4 c chicken stock
1 c vialone rice [or arborio]
salt 1/2 c parmesan (grated) [or gran padano]

Serves 4

Dice onions and heat the stock. Melt half the butter in another pan and sautee bacon and onion without browning. Add peas and half the parsley. Add some stock (about one ladle), cover and cook for 15 minutes. Add rice and salt, cook gently for 20 minutes adding stock as needed. Stir in cheese and remaining butter and parsley. Let stand before serving.