Roasted Crimson Pear & Smoked Bacon Risotto

This risotto is a creamy, savory-sweet dish that pairs caramelized roasted pears with smoky, crisp bacon in a rich Parmesan-studded Arborio rice base. The rice is slowly cooked with broth until velvety and tender, then folded with roasted pear for a gentle sweetness and a hint of fruitiness and crisp bacon and parmesan to infuse the dish with deep, savory flavor. Finished with fresh herbs, it’s an elegant, comforting main course that balances smoky, salty, and subtly sweet notes in each bite.