ASPARAGUS

Nutritional Information	100 g	1 portion / 100 g
Energy	335 kcal 1,423 kJ	335 kcal 1,423 kJ
Fat of which saturates	1.5 g 0.5 g	1.5 g 0.5 g
Carbohydrate of which sugars *	73.0 g 0.6 g	73.0 g 0.6 g
Fibre	1.0 g	1.0 g
Protein	7.0 g	7.0 g
Salt	0.003 g	0.003 g
Sodium	1.2 g	1.2 g

*Contains naturally occurring sugars

Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Fontana FORMIELLO Carnaroli risotto rice is grown in the Piedmont region in Northern Italy.

PREPARATION

Melt a knob of butter in a pan and pour the risotto rice in. Stir the rice continuously until it becomes translucent. Add the hot stock or hot water, one ladle at a time, stirring in between each addition until absorbed. Stir the risotto regularly to prevent it from sticking and to help it cook evenly. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add another knob of butter, blend Parmigiano Reggiano cheese in, take off the heat, cover, and let it set for 2 minutes.
 
COOKING TIPS

• Cook the rice slowly by letting it gradually absorb stock that is added little by little until the rice is cooked.
• Stir risotto continuously to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
• Keep the stock on the hob at boiling point, so that the rice does not stop cooking when the stock is added.
• Risotto is ready when al dente, or when it is tender on the outside but it has a firm bite in the centre.
• Take the rice off the heat just before you think it is ready because it will continue to cook in its own heat.
• Rest the rice for 1 minute off the heat before adding a knob of cold butter or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese.

 
COOKING IDEAS      
For a seasonal touch, add a few lightly sautéed fresh asparagus tips just before serving, and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil and freshly ground black pepper.

COOKING TIME        
16 minutes
 
SERVINGS                
2 portions (100g per serving)
 
STORAGE                  
Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened store rice in a tightly sealed container.

PACKAGING INFORMATION

Bag	Low-density polyethylene (4 LDPE)	Recyclable | Plastic
Pack	Paperboard (21 PBD)	Recyclable | Paper
Case	Cardboard (20 PAP)	Recyclable | Paper

SUSTAINABILITY
We are committed to minimising the amount of packaging used for our products, and are constantly exploring sustainable options, with zero plastic our ultimate goal. We measure the impact of our packaging using the three criteria below:

Packaging to Product Weight Ratio	...%
Recyclable Content	100%
Plastic Content	...%

Our Risotto Rice with Asparagus is packed in a protective atmosphere using natural carbon dioxide, which helps preserve the rice and ingredients and maintain their natural flavours without adding preservatives. This packaging keeps the rice and vegetables loose and well separated, allowing them to be used at their best quality. While we aim to minimise the use of plastic, this solution ensures a longer shelf life and helps reduce food waste.