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PRESENTAION

A nutritious first course prepared with Carnaroli rice, Prosecco wine, smoked scamorza cheese, onion, butter, and vegetable broth.

INGREDIENTS

Carnaroli rice: 400 g / 14 oz (about 2 cups)

Prosecco wine: 500 ml / 0.5 L / 17 fl oz (about 2 cups)

Smoked scamorza cheese: 200 g / 7 oz

Onion: 30 g / 1 oz (about ½ small onion)

Butter: 10 g / 0.35 oz (about 2 teaspoons)

Vegetable broth: 1 L / 34 fl oz (about 4¼ cups)

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare the vegetable broth and keep it hot.

Cut the smoked scamorza into small cubes.

Finely chop the onion and sauté it gently in the butter until softened.

Add the rice and toast it, stirring continuously with a spoon.

Once the rice is well toasted and dry, deglaze with one ladle of Prosecco (about 120 ml / ½ cup).

Cook the risotto by adding one ladle of hot broth at a time, alternating with one ladle of Prosecco.

Allow each addition to evaporate before adding the next.

If possible, finish cooking using Prosecco rather than broth.

After about 20 minutes, when the risotto is creamy and fully cooked, add the cubed scamorza, stir briefly, and serve immediately.

ALLERGENS:

Vegetable broth: check ingredients to ensure the absence of celery or other allergenic components

Butter: milk allergens (unless clarified butter is used)

Onion: possible reactivity in individuals with nickel allergy due to its accumulation capacity

Rice: allergy is common in East Asia and rare in Europe; possible cross-reactivity in individuals sensitive to grasses

Scamorza cheese: milk allergens

Wine: contains sulfites, listed among allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

NOTE

• Prepare and handle under strict hygienic conditions.
• Wine may be used in recipes intended for children, as the alcohol evaporates during cooking while the aroma remains.

Health Benefits of the Ingredients:

Vegetable broth: Provides minerals, especially sodium and potassium, which help regulate heart function and fluid balance.

Butter: A source of fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, and K), beneficial for eye health, mucous membranes, bone health, immune function, and blood clotting.

Onion: Rich in selenium, which supports immune function and helps stabilize blood glucose levels. It also provides quercetin, a flavonoid that helps reduce cholesterol and triglyceride levels associated with cardiovascular risk. Supports liver detoxification and is suitable for individuals with kidney disease due to its mild diuretic effect.
Provides folic acid linked to serotonin production, supporting good mood and helping counter depression.

Rice: Due to its low protein content, it is suitable for individuals with kidney disease and phenylketonuria. As a low-purine food, it is recommended in cases of gout and hyperuricemia.
Stimulates serotonin synthesis, helping counter depression and promote positive mood.

Smoked scamorza cheese: Can be included in a low-calorie diet (when not combined with oil), is low in sodium (helpful for hypertension), and suitable for managing hypercholesterolemia. Rich in lactic acid bacteria, and its tryptophan content helps counter depression.

White wine (moderate consumption): Helps reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol and increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol, lowering the risk of heart attack and stroke. It also has cleansing and detoxifying effects that support liver function.

SAFETY / INTENDED USE

This product may also be suitable for individuals with:

• Anorexia and weight loss
• Mucositis (only if well cooked)
• Xerostomia (dry mouth), if well cooked
• Dysphagia, only if portions are of uniform size and texture

Not recommended in cases of:

• Diarrhea