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16 creative dishes with risoni pasta

Risoni pasta may look like rice, but it's a classic Italian pasta that brings a touch of comfort to any dish.

Risoni pasta is shaped like large grains of rice, and is a versatile ingredient that’s perfect for easy lunches and filling dinners. Whether you’re looking to bulk up salads, stir it through soups or just want to let it shine on its own, you’ll find all the inspiration you need here.

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Risoni with ham and capsicum

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Risoni with ham and capsicum

Risoni with ham and capsicum

Spinach, mushroom and mozzarella risoni bake

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Spinach, mushroom and mozzarella risoni bake

Spinach, mushroom and mozzarella risoni bake

Quick - smart ideas - Mediterranean Risoni

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Mediterranean risoni

Mediterranean risoni

Poached Salmon with Asaparagus, Rocket and Risoni Salad

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Poached salmon with asaparagus, rocket and risoni salad

Poached salmon with asaparagus, rocket and risoni salad

white bean and chickpea soup with risoni

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white bean and chickpea soup with risoni

A rich and hearty white bean and chickpea soup with risoni

grilled lamb cutlets with warm risoni salad

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Grilled lamb cutlets with warm risoni salad

Grilled lamb cutlets with warm risoni salad

ROSEMARY AND PROSCIUTTO CHICKEN LEGS WITH CREAMY RISONI

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Rosemary and prosciutto chicken legs with creamy risoni

Rosemary and prosciutto chicken legs with creamy risoni

grilled lamb and risoni with mustard sauce

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Grilled lamb and risoni with mustard sauce

Grilled lamb and risoni with mustard sauce

Snag a great price - Sausage risoni
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Sausage, pumpkin and leek risoni

Sausage, pumpkin and leek risoni

roast pumpkin and zucchini risoni salad

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Roast pumpkin and zucchini risoni salad

Roast pumpkin and zucchini risoni salad

This delicious roast vegetable salad is scattered with tender risoni pasta and sweet currants to create a flavour-packed, filling vegetarian meal.

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Lamb & mint meatballs with risoni

Lamb and mint meatballs with risoni

Juicy lamb meatballs with risoni and passata to create a mouth-watering winter meal.

risoni & broad bean salad

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Risoni and bean salad with lemon

This risoni and bean salad is robust enough for a light yet satisfying vegetarian lunch, or perfect as a side dish for grilled chicken or steak.

risoni with spinach & semi-dried tomatoes

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Risoni with spinach & semi-dried tomatoes

Risoni with spinach & semi-dried tomatoes

LAMB SHANKS WITH RISONI AND TOMATO
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Lamb shanks with risoni and tomato

Lamb shanks with risoni and tomato

Meaning “big rice” in Italian, risoni is pasta shaped like long grain rice. It blends beautifully with these fragrantly slow-cooked lamb shanks.

pork chipolata and risoni salad

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Pork chipolata and risoni salad

Pork chipolata and risoni salad

This colourful pasta salad is easy, delicious and great for the lunchbox.

bean and leek risoni

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Bean and leek risoni

Bean and leek risoni

This vegetarian pasta dish makes a fantastic quick dinner and is also great for the lunchbox.

vegetable soup with risoni

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Vegetable soup with risoni

Vegetable soup with risoni

Hearty and healthy vegetable soup with added risen for extra bulk will fill hungry bellies. Serve with warmed crusty bread rolls to mop up the very last drop.

risoni and vegetable salad

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Risoni and vegetable salad

Risoni and vegetable salad

chicken and risonisoup

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Chicken and risoni soup

Chicken and risoni soup

Italian risoni soup

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Italian risoni soup

Excite your tastebuds with this delicious authentic Italian risoni soup! Full of tasty wholesome ingredients – perfect for dinner on the cooler nights!

risoni marinara

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Risoni marinara

Risoni marinara

Risoni is a small, rice-sized pasta often used in Italian soups; it goes perfectly with a marinara sauce accompaniment as its texture allows the delicious seafood to remain the ‘hero’ of the dish.

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