Risotto Panissa is a classic dish from Vercelli, in Piedmont, one of the most renowned Italian rice growing areas. Panissa, as so much of Italy's classic fayre, started life as a peasant's dish. It contains sausage, beans and pork which is cooked in broth laced with red wine. A hearty dish one might say!

It's another "star" in our great selection of ready-made risottos by expert Enrico Molinaro from Riseria Molinaro in Vercelli (of course!)

These are no ordinary ready to go risottos, and if you check the labels of other packs from the supermarket or delis, compare the ingredients.

First of all Enrico uses the superior quality Carnaroli rice (more expensive than the usual arborio) which give a perfect creamy risotto every time. They also are free of any preservatives, colourants, GMOs or glutamates. That means you can actually taste all the flavours. A real treat for anyone and so easy to prepare!

300g packs - serves 4.

Cooking time: 15-16 Mins:

Pour Contents of pack into a pan and add 3 tablespoons of olive oil

Toast for 4-5 minutes then slowly add 1 litre of boiling water a little at a time until all the water has boiled and you are left with a rich, creamy consistency.

Serve with Parmesan cheese.

Goes perfectly with our Giordano Olive Oil and 24 month Parmesan.

TIP: add a little white wine before the water and let it evaporate. Then add the water.