TOMATO AND BASIL RISOTTO

La Balocchina is a Piedmontese farm specialising in the production of high-quality rice. Located in the Biella area, it enhances the Italian rice supply chain through sustainable practices, the use of recyclable materials and processing methods that preserve the natural properties of the grain. It combines agricultural tradition with innovation, offering products that bring together quality, traceability and attention to presentation. The entire production process takes place in Piedmont, with direct control over every stage.
Tomato and Basil Risotto is a high-quality ready-to-cook rice preparation made with Italian rice and dried tomatoes and basil. Thanks to the careful selection of ingredients and the concentrated flavour of the tomatoes, it offers a rich and distinctive taste profile, combining the texture and excellent cooking resistance of the rice with the characteristic savoury, Mediterranean notes of tomato and basil. Ideal for quick preparation without compromising on quality, it is perfect for risottos with a distinctive character and for simple menus with spring or summer flavours.
Cooking time: 18–20 minutes

Ingredients
Rice 88%, granulated vegetable stock (salt, potato starch and maltodextrins, dehydrated vegetables (carrot, celery, parsley) 8%, sunflower oil, natural flavourings, spices), tomato* 2.8%, rice flour, basil* 0.9%. *Dried ingredient. Made in a facility that also handles: celery, sesame seeds, mustard, soya.
Store in a cool, dry place.

Available size
215 g paper bag (packed in a protective atmosphere) BALRSB215

Perfect pairing
Italiamy recommends preparing Tomato and Basil Risotto and pairing it with a blanche beer, whose freshness, light acidity and delicate aromas enhance the Mediterranean flavours of tomato and basil, creating a harmonious and refreshing pairing.