1. Throw the risoni into boiling water with vegetable broth. No precise quantities, here it's done by eye and heart. The important thing is that the water is absorbed, like when you fall in love with the wrong one but at least it ends well.

2. Stir, stir, stir – until the risoni are nice and soft and the water is gone. They should look almost like risotto, but easier. Like: “I didn’t feel like it, but look at this stuff.”

3. Turn off the flame. Don't get distracted now, the sexy part is coming.

4. Add the Parmesan. Don’t “sprinkle,” punch. This is when risoni becomes your ultimate comfort food.

5. Add a teaspoon of Philadelphia. Trust me. Even grandma, who once had a problem with “these American cheeses,” has now fallen in love with them.

6. Grate pepper to taste. And if you like, a little nutmeg for the scent of Sunday lunch.

💬 Grandma's note:

“It’s a quick dish, but if you make it with love, it’s as good as a candlelit dinner.

And without having to put up with someone asking you 'can I try it?' after saying they weren't hungry.”