Zuppe Risotto Polenta: Italian Soup, Rice & Polenta Dishes

The recipes in this book are drawn from the tradition of country-style Italian cuisine. Based on rice, beans, grains, lentils, and a host of other legumes and vegetables, they are healthy, nourishing and timeless.Create the perfect risotto. Experiment with exciting variations on the traditional minestrone. Learn the key to nourishing pasta-, rice-, and lentil-based soups. Here is an abundance of recipes and serving suggestions for some of Italy's most popular dishes and Old-World counsel about basic ingredients and sauces.