{"id":144750,"date":"2026-01-21T13:36:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:36:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/?post_type=recipe&#038;p=144750"},"modified":"2026-01-30T15:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:57:09","slug":"serving-suggestions-italian-classics-in-italy-sport-and-fandom","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/en-en\/serving-suggestions\/italian-classics\/in-italy-sport-and-fandom\/","title":{"rendered":"In Italy, Sport and Fandom"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1920x360_gp.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Risotto ai funghi&#8221; title_text=&#8221;450x200gp&#8221; src_tablet=&#8221;https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1920x360_gp.png&#8221; 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But fans in Italy are not all the same\u2026<\/h4>\n<h4>You have the ultr\u00e0, who lives every sporting event as if it were a matter of life or death, with chants, drums, and banners worthy of a Broadway show. You have the occasional fan, who usually ignores most sports but, when Italy is competing, becomes an instant expert on rules and strategies. And then you have the sofa fan, who transforms the living room into a stadium, armed with snacks, beer and\u2026 shavings of Grana Padano for an energy boost!<\/h4>\n<h4>In Italy, supporting a team means uniting heart, voice, and taste: because sport is also felt at the dinner table.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Focus on: Football<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>You know that football is the undisputed king of Italian sport. From Serie A to the National team, the ball stirs powerful emotions and divides families, neighbourhoods, and offices. You will see Italian fans acting as tactical experts, lovers of their club colours, and creators of chants that go viral in an instant. The stadium is the temple, the &#8220;curva&#8221; is the cathedral, and the final whistle is the closing mass.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Focus on: The Olympics<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>When the Olympics arrive, you will notice Italians transform. Suddenly, everyone knows the name of the diver or the marathon runner, even if they usually ignore the water polo championships. The Olympics are a moment of unity: the tricolour flag decorates balconies, passionate commentary brings offices to life, and a generous dose of Italian pride turns everyone into a top-tier supporter. It is the perfect opportunity for you to discover lesser-known sports and share the thrill of a gold medal as if it belonged to your own family\u2014for once, everyone is on the same side!<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;90%&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||15px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Fan Food<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Supporting &#8220;all\u2019italiana&#8221; isn&#8217;t just about passion and shouting: food also plays a fundamental role. You will find that every sport has its gastronomic rituals: from the stadium sandwich to the sofa snack, right through to the &#8220;final match&#8221; pizza paired with an ice-cold beer. And, of course, you cannot miss the Grana Padano, which transforms every bite into a true fan experience.<\/h4>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; module_class=&#8221;pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;23px&#8221; toggle_line_height=&#8221;27px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Merriweather||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;26px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;On location&#8221; title_tablet=&#8221;Stuffed pasta&#8221; title_phone=&#8221;Stuffed pasta&#8221; title_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re at a stadium or an arena, the food has to be hearty and easy to eat. The <a href=\"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/en-en\/serving-suggestions\/sides-and-snacks\/sandwich-with-italian-sausage-sauteed-porcini-mushrooms-and-grana-padano-dop\/\">sausage sandwich<\/a> is a timeless classic: flavorful, practical, and perfect for hands already messy with seasoning. A sprinkle of Grana Padano on top of the sausage? A true connoisseur\u2019s move for real fans.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; module_class=&#8221;pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;23px&#8221; toggle_line_height=&#8221;27px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Merriweather||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;26px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;The Dinner&#8221; title_tablet=&#8221;Dry pasta and fresh pasta&#8221; title_phone=&#8221;Dry pasta and fresh pasta&#8221; title_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>When you watch the match at home, dinner becomes the heart of the experience. <a href=\"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/en-en\/serving-suggestions\/main-meals\/pizza-with-grana-padano-dop-cherry-tomatoes-rocket-anchovies-and-capers\/\">Pizza<\/a> is the hero of the hour: simple, tasty, and enriched by a few shavings of Grana Padano that melt at the first bite. This way, you turn even the most tense event into a convivial and delicious moment.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; module_class=&#8221;pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;23px&#8221; toggle_line_height=&#8221;27px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Merriweather||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;26px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;The Snack&#8221; title_tablet=&#8221;Pasta formats&#8221; title_phone=&#8221;Pasta formats&#8221; title_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>For the sofa fan, you want a snack that is crunchy and light. <a href=\"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/en-en\/serving-suggestions\/aperitivo-and-sharers\/frozen-citrus-margarita-and-grana-padano-popcorn\/\">Grana Padano popcorn<\/a> is perfect: easy to crunch on, savoury, and with that Italian touch that transforms a simple snack into a supporting ritual.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#x33;||divi||400&#8243; icon_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; use_icon_font_size=&#8221;on&#8221; icon_font_size=&#8221;44px&#8221; disabled_on=&#8221;off|off|off&#8221; module_class=&#8221;pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; toggle_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; toggle_font_size=&#8221;23px&#8221; toggle_line_height=&#8221;27px&#8221; body_font=&#8221;Merriweather||||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; body_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; body_line_height=&#8221;26px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;0px&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;1px&#8221; border_color_top=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; border_color_bottom=&#8221;#0f0f0f&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion_item open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.5&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;display:none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;The Drink&#8221; title_tablet=&#8221;Pasta formats&#8221; title_phone=&#8221;Pasta formats&#8221; title_last_edited=&#8221;off|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>And what do you drink while cheering? <a href=\"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/en-en\/serving-suggestions\/pairings\/what-is-the-best-beer-to-pair-with-grana-padano-cheese\/\">Beer<\/a> is the faithful companion of every match or race: chilled, refreshing, and excellent with sandwiches, pizza, or snacks. 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But fans in Italy are not all the same\u2026 You have the ultr\u00e0, who lives every sporting event as if it were a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":144861,"menu_order":541,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" fullwidth=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.19.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=\"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Risotto-ai-funghi-h.jpg\" alt=\"Risotto ai funghi\" title_text=\"Risotto-ai-funghi-m\" src_tablet=\"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Risotto-ai-funghi-m.jpg\" src_phone=\"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Risotto-ai-funghi-m.jpg\" src_last_edited=\"on|phone\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" module_class=\"single_recipe_content\" _builder_version=\"4.19.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"13px||0px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row module_class=\"recipe_filter_section\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"5743ec59-06ba-4cc0-a4d5-3225a18a9137\" max_width=\"90%\" custom_margin=\"|auto|-60px|auto|false|false\" custom_padding=\"2px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.19.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_code _builder_version=\"4.19.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"||16px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][custom_breadcrumbs][\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code module_class=\"recipe_likes_section\" _builder_version=\"4.19.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][custom_social][\/et_pb_code][et_pb_post_title meta=\"off\" featured_image=\"off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" title_level=\"h2\" title_font=\"Merriweather||||||||\" title_text_color=\"#000000\" title_font_size=\"56px\" custom_margin=\"10px||||false|false\" custom_padding=\"10px||||false|false\" title_font_size_tablet=\"56px\" title_font_size_phone=\"36px\" title_font_size_last_edited=\"on|phone\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_post_title][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" module_class=\"ingredient_sec\" _builder_version=\"4.19.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"-6px|||||\" custom_padding=\"4px|||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||1px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h4>A first course that is much more than it seems: risotto is not simply cooked rice; it is a warm embrace, the result of patient, careful preparation\u2014a poem made of few ingredients and much love.<\/h4><h4>It is one of those dishes that tell the story of authentic Italy, the one that knows how to take its time, that understands the value of waiting and care. It\u2019s no coincidence that risotto is a classic for Sunday lunch.<\/h4><h4>Preparing it is a small ritual: the rice cooks slowly, the broth is added calmly, and the aroma fills the kitchen.<\/h4><h4>In Italy, risotto with Grana Padano PDO is much more than a first course: it is a symbol of conviviality, home, and tradition.<\/h4><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||1px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h2>The Dish's Origins<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h4>The origins of risotto lie in the heart of the Po Valley (Pianura Padana), where rice, butter, and Grana Padano have been staples for centuries. It was here, amongst the rice paddies of Lombardy and Piedmont, that the art of cooking rice \u201call\u2019onda\u201d (waving) was born: creamy yet not liquid, firm yet not dry.<\/h4><h4>Rice arrived in Italy during the Middle Ages, thanks to trade with the East, but it was only in the Renaissance that it found its most authentic form: and so, the risotto was born.<\/h4><h4>In Milan, the legend of risotto alla milanese dates back to the 16th century, said to have been created almost by chance by a painter who, accustomed to using saffron to colour glass, decided to add it to the rice at a wedding banquet. It was an immediate success for both its colour and flavour!<\/h4><h4>We don\u2019t know how much of this story is true, but what is certain is that since then, risotto has become an integral part of Italian tradition, often with a thousand regional variations, as is often the case: from Piedmontese red wine risotto to Venetian seafood risotto, to asparagus risotto in Emilia or cuttlefish ink risotto in Trieste.<\/h4><h4>Every area interprets it in its own way, but the philosophy remains the same: simple ingredients, precise technique, and so much love.<\/h4><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=\"off|off|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" max_width=\"90%\" custom_margin=\"||15px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.19.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h2>The Preparation: A Slow Living Ritual<\/h2><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" custom_padding=\"20px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h4>A good risotto starts with quality ingredients and slow movements\u2014a traditional process deeply rooted in family recipe books, which we illustrate in these steps.<\/h4><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" open_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" closed_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" toggle_icon=\"3||divi||400\" icon_color=\"#0f0f0f\" use_icon_font_size=\"on\" icon_font_size=\"44px\" module_class=\"pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" toggle_font=\"||||||||\" toggle_font_size=\"23px\" toggle_line_height=\"27px\" body_font=\"Merriweather||||||||\" body_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" body_font_size=\"18px\" body_line_height=\"26px\" border_width_all=\"0px\" border_width_top=\"1px\" border_color_top=\"#0f0f0f\" border_color_bottom=\"#0f0f0f\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}\"][et_pb_accordion_item open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.19.5\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_css_main_element=\"display:none\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Choosing the Right Rice\" title_tablet=\"Stuffed pasta\" title_phone=\"Stuffed pasta\" title_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><p>Choosing the rice for a risotto is no small matter. In Italy, varieties are specifically designed for this purpose, with large grains capable of absorbing the broth without disintegrating. The most famous?<\/p><p><strong>Carnaroli:<\/strong> The \"king of risottos,\" beloved for holding its shape perfectly during cooking.<\/p><p><strong>Vialone Nano:<\/strong> Smaller and more delicate, typical of the Veneto region.<\/p><p><strong>Arborio:<\/strong> Versatile and creamy.<\/p><p>Each type of rice lends its own personality to the final dish: firmer or softer, more elegant or more rustic.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" open_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" closed_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" toggle_icon=\"3||divi||400\" icon_color=\"#0f0f0f\" use_icon_font_size=\"on\" icon_font_size=\"44px\" module_class=\"pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" toggle_font=\"||||||||\" toggle_font_size=\"23px\" toggle_line_height=\"27px\" body_font=\"Merriweather||||||||\" body_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" body_font_size=\"18px\" body_line_height=\"26px\" border_width_all=\"0px\" border_width_top=\"1px\" border_color_top=\"#0f0f0f\" border_color_bottom=\"#0f0f0f\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}\"][et_pb_accordion_item open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.19.5\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_css_main_element=\"display:none\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"The Soffritto, Toasting, and Deglazing\" title_tablet=\"Dry pasta and fresh pasta\" title_phone=\"Dry pasta and fresh pasta\" title_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><p>Even before the rice meets the broth, the kitchen fills with an unmistakable aroma: that of the <strong>soffritto<\/strong> (base saut\u00e9).<\/p><p>It is the starting point of the risotto preparation, the foundation upon which all other flavours are built. Finely chopped onion is slowly softened in butter or oil, without rushing, taking care not to burn it until it becomes transparent and sweet.<\/p><p>And then the rice enters the scene: it is <strong>toasted<\/strong> in the pan for a few minutes, just long enough to seal the grain and prepare it to be <strong>deglazed<\/strong> with a glass of white wine... after all, as the saying goes, <em>\"Rice is born in water and dies in wine.\"<\/em><\/p><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" open_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" closed_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" toggle_icon=\"3||divi||400\" icon_color=\"#0f0f0f\" use_icon_font_size=\"on\" icon_font_size=\"44px\" disabled_on=\"off|off|off\" module_class=\"pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" toggle_font=\"||||||||\" toggle_font_size=\"23px\" toggle_line_height=\"27px\" body_font=\"Merriweather||||||||\" body_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" body_font_size=\"18px\" body_line_height=\"26px\" border_width_all=\"0px\" border_width_top=\"1px\" border_color_top=\"#0f0f0f\" border_color_bottom=\"#0f0f0f\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}\"][et_pb_accordion_item open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.19.5\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_css_main_element=\"display:none\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"The Broth\" title_tablet=\"Pasta formats\" title_phone=\"Pasta formats\" title_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><p>If the soffritto is the soul of the risotto, the broth is its voice.<\/p><p>It is the element that accompanies the cooking, one ladleful at a time, fusing with the rice starch to create that creaminess we all love.<\/p><p>It can be <strong>vegetable<\/strong>, light, fragrant, and perfect for delicate risottos, or <strong>meat-based<\/strong>, more intense and full-bodied, ideal for winter or robust versions. In seafood risottos, naturally, <strong>fish stock<\/strong> reigns supreme.<\/p><p>The important thing is that the broth is always hot and prepared with fresh ingredients: a good broth is not improvised; it is built with time, patience, and respect for the raw ingredients.<\/p><p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> During the cooking of the risotto, it is essential to maintain a medium-low heat and stir continuously to prevent the rice grains from sticking to the bottom of the pan and burning.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" open_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" closed_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" toggle_icon=\"3||divi||400\" icon_color=\"#0f0f0f\" use_icon_font_size=\"on\" icon_font_size=\"44px\" module_class=\"pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" toggle_font=\"||||||||\" toggle_font_size=\"23px\" toggle_line_height=\"27px\" body_font=\"Merriweather||||||||\" body_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" body_font_size=\"18px\" body_line_height=\"26px\" border_width_all=\"0px\" border_width_top=\"1px\" border_color_top=\"#0f0f0f\" border_color_bottom=\"#0f0f0f\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}\"][et_pb_accordion_item open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.19.5\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_css_main_element=\"display:none\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"The Mantecatura\" title_tablet=\"Other types of pasta\" title_phone=\"Other types of pasta\" title_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><p>Then comes the most magical moment: the <strong>mantecatura<\/strong> (finishing or creaming).<\/p><p>It is the final step, the one that completes the dish, transforming simple cooked rice into an authentic risotto. Cold <strong>butter<\/strong> and grated <strong>Grana Padano PDO<\/strong> are added off the heat, mixed with decisive yet delicate movements.<\/p><p>This is where the famous <em>\u201conda\u201d<\/em> (wave) is born\u2014that velvety, enveloping consistency that makes risotto a unique dish.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_divider color=\"#000000\" _builder_version=\"4.20.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||1px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h4>Now that you have discovered all the necessary steps for preparing the perfect risotto, let's look at its most delicious versions! Among seasonal ingredients, classic pairings, and surprising contrasts, here are a few ideas to impress your guests with one of the most authentic dishes in Italian tradition!<\/h4><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||1px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h2>The Iconic Varieties<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h4>It's hard to choose among so many, but some risottos are now true icons of Italian cuisine:<\/h4><ul><li><h4><strong>Risotto alla Milanese:<\/strong> With saffron and ossobuco (braised veal shank), golden, utterly delicious, and rich in flavour.<\/h4><\/li><li><h4><strong>Mushroom Risotto:<\/strong> Fragrant and autumnal, an ode to the woods and the mountains.<\/h4><\/li><li><h4><strong>Radicchio and Red Wine Risotto:<\/strong> Refined and slightly bitter, typical of the Veneto region.<\/h4><\/li><li><h4><strong>Cuttlefish Ink Risotto:<\/strong> With an intense, marine flavour, a classic of the Adriatic coast.<\/h4><\/li><li><h4><strong>Asparagus or Pumpkin Risotto:<\/strong> Symbols of seasonality and rustic simplicity.<\/h4><\/li><\/ul><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=\"off|off|off\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" max_width=\"90%\" custom_margin=\"||15px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.19.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" custom_margin=\"||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h2>The Chef's Secrets<\/h2><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" custom_padding=\"20px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h4>Every family has its secret for the perfect risotto, and the same, of course, goes for every chef. Here are a few trade secrets that, while not canonical, can make a difference:<\/h4><p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" open_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" closed_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" toggle_icon=\"3||divi||400\" icon_color=\"#0f0f0f\" use_icon_font_size=\"on\" icon_font_size=\"44px\" module_class=\"pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" toggle_font=\"||||||||\" toggle_font_size=\"23px\" toggle_line_height=\"27px\" body_font=\"Merriweather||||||||\" body_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" body_font_size=\"18px\" body_line_height=\"26px\" border_width_all=\"0px\" border_width_top=\"1px\" border_color_top=\"#0f0f0f\" border_color_bottom=\"#0f0f0f\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}\"][et_pb_accordion_item open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.19.5\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_css_main_element=\"display:none\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"Skip the Soffritto? \" title_tablet=\"Stuffed pasta\" title_phone=\"Stuffed pasta\" title_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><p>Some chefs prefer to skip the soffritto step, toasting the rice directly in oil for a more delicate and lighter flavour.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" open_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" closed_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" toggle_icon=\"3||divi||400\" icon_color=\"#0f0f0f\" use_icon_font_size=\"on\" icon_font_size=\"44px\" module_class=\"pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" toggle_font=\"||||||||\" toggle_font_size=\"23px\" toggle_line_height=\"27px\" body_font=\"Merriweather||||||||\" body_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" body_font_size=\"18px\" body_line_height=\"26px\" border_width_all=\"0px\" border_width_top=\"1px\" border_color_top=\"#0f0f0f\" border_color_bottom=\"#0f0f0f\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}\"][et_pb_accordion_item open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.19.5\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_css_main_element=\"display:none\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"A Splash of Vinegar\" title_tablet=\"Dry pasta and fresh pasta\" title_phone=\"Dry pasta and fresh pasta\" title_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><p>Risotto tends to be a moderately rich and fatty dish; to balance the flavour, a drizzle of wine vinegar can be added in the final cooking stage, lending freshness to the dish.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_accordion open_toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" open_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" closed_toggle_background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" toggle_icon=\"3||divi||400\" icon_color=\"#0f0f0f\" use_icon_font_size=\"on\" icon_font_size=\"44px\" disabled_on=\"off|off|off\" module_class=\"pa-add-accordion-icon gp_accordian_item_main\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" toggle_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" toggle_font=\"||||||||\" toggle_font_size=\"23px\" toggle_line_height=\"27px\" body_font=\"Merriweather||||||||\" body_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" body_font_size=\"18px\" body_line_height=\"26px\" border_width_all=\"0px\" border_width_top=\"1px\" border_color_top=\"#0f0f0f\" border_color_bottom=\"#0f0f0f\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{%22gcid-8696fd7e-29dd-4028-9d4d-981b208a53a9%22:%91%22border_color_top%22,%22border_color_bottom%22,%22icon_color%22%93}\"][et_pb_accordion_item open=\"on\" _builder_version=\"4.19.5\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_css_main_element=\"display:none\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=\"The Perfect Plating\" title_tablet=\"Pasta formats\" title_phone=\"Pasta formats\" title_last_edited=\"off|desktop\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" open=\"off\"]<\/p><p>Although tradition calls for first courses in deep bowls, risotto finds its ideal shape on a flat plate. Here it can be gently \"beaten\" (sbattuto), stopping the cooking process and maintaining the creamy consistency without overcooking.<\/p><p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_divider color=\"#000000\" _builder_version=\"4.20.2\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][\/et_pb_divider][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_padding=\"||1px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.21.0\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_text _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" text_font=\"||||||||\" custom_padding=\"20px||||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"]<\/p><h4>Perhaps this is the magic of risotto: it is a dish that takes its <strong>time<\/strong>, demands <strong>attention<\/strong>, and in return, offers <strong>comfort<\/strong> and <strong>warmth<\/strong>.<\/h4><h4>It is the perfect representation of Italian cuisine: made of passed-down gestures, small secrets, and humble ingredients transformed into something extraordinary.<\/h4><h4>Because, like everything good, a well-made risotto needs time and a <strong>lot of heart<\/strong>.<\/h4><p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=\"1\" module_class=\"ricette_main_sec\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" background_color=\"RGBA(255,255,255,0)\" custom_margin=\"||-20px||false|false\" custom_padding=\"3px||0px||false|false\" locked=\"off\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_row module_class=\"scopri_btn\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_margin=\"13px|auto||auto||\" custom_padding=\"||5px||false|false\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_column type=\"4_4\" _builder_version=\"4.19.1\" _module_preset=\"default\" global_colors_info=\"{}\"][et_pb_button button_url=\"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/en-en\/serving-suggestions\/italian-classics\/\" button_text=\"Discover all Italian Classics\" button_alignment=\"center\" _builder_version=\"4.27.4\" _module_preset=\"default\" custom_button=\"on\" button_text_size=\"22px\" button_text_color=\"#0f0f0f\" button_border_width=\"1px\" button_border_color=\"#221f1c\" button_border_radius=\"40px\" button_font=\"Merriweather|700|||||||\" button_icon=\"5||divi||400\" button_icon_color=\"#000000\" button_on_hover=\"off\" custom_margin=\"-1px|||||\" custom_padding=\"3px||3px|||\" global_colors_info=\"{}\" button_bg_color__hover_enabled=\"on|hover\" button_bg_color__hover=\"#0f0f0f\" button_bg_enable_color__hover=\"on\" button_text_color__hover_enabled=\"on|hover\" button_text_color__hover=\"#FFFFFF\" button_icon_color__hover_enabled=\"on|hover\" button_icon_color__hover=\"#FFFFFF\"][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"recipe_cat":[222],"stagionatura":[],"variety":[],"tempo":[],"intolerance":[],"class_list":["post-144750","recipe","type-recipe","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>In Italy, Sport and Fandom - Grana Padano<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/brave-benz.89-46-224-152.plesk.page\/en-en\/serving-suggestions\/italian-classics\/in-italy-sport-and-fandom\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"In Italy, Sport and Fandom - Grana Padano\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"You will find that supporting a team in Italy isn\u2019t just about watching a sporting event: it\u2019s a little daily performance made of passion, theatrical gestures, and a healthy dose of exaggeration. 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