Paniscia Alla Novara (Risotto Novara Style) Recipe

Name: Paniscia Alla Novara (Risotto Novara Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb savoy cabbage; 3 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 stalks white celery, trimmed and sliced; 1 leek, trimmed and diagonally sliced; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon dried bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 8 ounces borlotti beans; 4 slices bacon, very fatty and chopped thinly; 1/2 lb ground Italian sausage; 6 tablespoons olive oil; salt, to taste; 1 cup white wine; 1 lb risotto rice (Arborio)

Servings: persons

1 lb savoy cabbage
3 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalks white celery, trimmed and sliced
1 leek, trimmed and diagonally sliced
2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 teaspoon dried bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried oregano
8 ounces borlotti beans
4 slices bacon, very fatty and chopped thinly
1/2 lb ground Italian sausage
6 tablespoons olive oil
salt, to taste
1 cup white wine
1 lb risotto rice (Arborio)

1
In a large saucepan put all the vegetables, salt and dried herbs; pour in water to cover and bring to boil.
2
Cover and cook gently for 5 minutes.
3
Add beans and keep cooking for 60-80 minutes. The soup must not be too thick.
4
In a large saucepan put oil, bacon and sausage. Crumble sausage while cooking. Cook gently for 3-5 minutes and then stir in rice. Cook for 3-4 minutes until rice looks milky.
5
Add wine, and simmer until absorbed, stirring. At this point add 2 ladlefuls of the vegetable soup and simmer until absorbed, stirring.
6
Keep on adding soup, ladle by ladle, until rice is tender.
7
Serve after 10-15 minutes.

889

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb savoy cabbage, 3 carrots, peeled and sliced, 2 stalks white celery, trimmed and sliced, 1 leek, trimmed and diagonally sliced, and more.

Yes, Paniscia Alla Novara (Risotto Novara Style) 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!

Paniscia Alla Novara (Risotto Novara Style)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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