Arancini Alla Zia Lina Recipe

Name: Arancini Alla Zia Lina
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. long grain rice; 1 egg; 1/4 c. grated Romano cheese; 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped; 1/2 lb. Provolone, cut into small chunks; salt and pepper to taste; oregano and basil to taste; 1 c. fresh or frozen peas; 1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce; 1/2 lb. hot sausage (out of casing and uncooked); 2 eggs, beaten with 1/2 c. milk; 1 small can bread crumbs; oil for frying

Servings: persons

1 lb. long grain rice
1 egg
1/4 c. grated Romano cheese
1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped
1/2 lb. Provolone, cut into small chunks
salt and pepper to taste
oregano and basil to taste
1 c. fresh or frozen peas
1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1/2 lb. hot sausage (out of casing and uncooked)
2 eggs, beaten with 1/2 c. milk
1 small can bread crumbs
oil for frying

1
Boil rice in salted water and drain.
2
Let set several hours or overnight.
3
Rice must be very dry.
4
Place rice in bowl.
5
Add 1 egg, Romano cheese and parsley.
6
Shape into flat cakes with indentation in center.
7
Fill with peas and sausage mixture, heated in sauce. Place 2 to 3 chunks Provolone on.
8
Roll rice into balls, making sure no stuffing seeps out.
9
Roll in beaten eggs and then bread crumbs.
10
Fry in hot oil; drain on paper towel.
11
Serve hot.

589

kcal

Calories

Fat

102

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. long grain rice, 1 egg, 1/4 c. grated Romano cheese, 1 Tbsp. parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Arancini Alla Zia Lina falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Arancini Alla Zia Lina

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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