Paniscia (Novara)
Paniscia from Novara is a rustic, rich risotto with rice, beans, vegetables and savory ingredients such as bacon and salami. This regional specialty comes from Piedmont and impresses with its creamy consistency and intense aroma of spicy meat and vegetables. Onions, leeks, cabbage and celery add depth of flavor, while the pulses provide creaminess. The dish is ideal as a filling main course, accompanied by a characterful red wine, and is easy to prepare.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Main course
Cuisine Italian, Piedmontese
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 670 kcal
1 Large pot
1 Cutting board
1 Knife
1 Cooking spoon
1 Measuring cup
1 Sieve
Base:
- 160 g Italian round grain rice z. e.g. Arborio
- 80 g Dried borlotti beans alternatively kidney beans
- 1,2 l Vegetable broth
Vegetables:
- 1 Small onion
- 1 Leek stalk
- 1/4 Savoy cabbage head
- 1 small carrot
- 1 Celery stalk
Meat & garnish:
- 60 g Pancetta diced
- 50 g Salami Roughly diced
- 2 1 tbsp olive oil
Preparation:
Soak the beans overnight and rinse.
Wash and dice the vegetables.
Dice the bacon and salami.
Cooking:
Sauté the onion, leek, carrot and celery in the olive oil until translucent.
Add the bacon and salami and fry briefly.
Stir in the beans, savoy cabbage and bay leaf.
Pour in the stock and simmer gently (approx. 30 minutes).
Add the rice and continue to simmer (approx. 15 minutes) until the rice is creamy.
Season to taste with salt and pepper, remove the bay leaf.
Calories: 670kcalCarbohydrates: 95gProtein: 25gFat: 22g
Keyword Bacon, Beans, Fall Cuisine, Fennel salami, hearty stew, Italian recipe, Novara, Paniscia, Piedmont, Risotto, Vegetable, Wine with food