Authentic Mantova Risotto with Butternut Squash

Taste Mantua's culinary heritage with our butternut squash risotto - a creamy, delicate one pot meal rich with yellow pumpkin. This northern Italian specialty brings restaurant-quality flavor with minimal effort.

Royal Flavors of Mantova Cuisine

Pumpkin holds a princely place in Mantova cuisine, and our risotto perfectly captures this culinary tradition. The naturally sweet, earthy flavor of butternut squash combines with premium Italian rice for a dish that's sophisticated yet comforting - a true taste of northern Italian heritage.

Delicate and Versatile Gourmet Experience

Try our Italian pumpkin risotto featuring the delicate flavor of butternut squash in a convenient ready-to-cook format. Enhance with herb cheese or gorgonzola for an extraordinary meal that will impress even the most discerning guests.

Premium Ingredients, Exceptional Results

Each package features:

• Italian-grown premium rice for perfect creamy texture.
• Generous 10% butternut squash content for authentic flavor.
• Carefully selected aromatic vegetables and seasonings.
• Complete meal solution requiring minimal added ingredients.
• 100% natural ingredients with no artificial additives.

Simple Preparation for Gourmet Results

PREPARATION:

1. In a non-stick pot, bring 750ml of water and 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil to a boil.
2. Add packet contents, cover, and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
3. Continue cooking until water is absorbed and risotto achieves creamy consistency.
4. For less al dente texture, add an additional ladle of boiling water.
5. Season with salt, let rest 5 minutes, and add 1-2 tablespoons of lukewarm water before serving.
6. Finish with melted butter for enhanced richness.

CHEF'S TIPS: Elevate your easy risotto recipe by adding 1/4 glass of white wine to the water. For traditional preparation, gradually add water while stirring. For an elegant variation, garnish with butter and 2 slices of minced smoked salmon.

PERFECT PAIRING: Complements Traminer Aromatico DOC or medium-bodied white wines beautifully.

Premium Italian Ingredients

INGREDIENTS: Rice 81%, pumpkin 10%, vegetable broth (Salt, extract for broth of vegetable proteins from SOY and corn, dehydrated vegetables in variable proportions (potato, carrot, onion, garlic, parsley, CELERY, tomato): 19%, corn seed oil), onion, CELERY, carrot, garlic, parsley, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper. May contain traces of: gluten, almonds, hazelnuts, tuna, mustard, cuttlefish, eggs. No added glutamate, chemical ingredients, or animal derivatives.

Store in a cool, dry place away from light. Rice origin: Italy. Made with dehydrated ingredients - prepare before consuming.

Transform your everyday meals into quick gourmet meals with this authentic taste of northern Italy!