Riso al Forno (Italian Baked Rice)

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Rice, cheese, and tomato sauce bake to make a delicious Italian rice casserole. This versatile dish will make everyone happy at dinner! Leftovers make excellent arancini.

Submitted by Buckwheat Queen
Updated on July 13, 2023
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

  • ½ cup dry bread crumbs

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 yellow onion, sliced

  • 1 (23 ounce) jar tomato purée (passata)

  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

  • 1 cup frozen peas

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano

  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)

  • 1 ¼ cups uncooked short-grain white rice

  • water as needed

  • 1 cup cubed provolone cheese

Directions

  1. Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and bread crumbs together in a bowl; set aside.

  2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add tomato purée, vegetable broth, peas, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Add rice and mix well. Cover and simmer, adding a bit of water if necessary to keep rice from sticking to the bottom, until tender, about 18 minutes.

  3. While the rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  4. Remove the Dutch oven from the stove and gently stir in provolone cheese. Sprinkle reserved bread crumb mixture on top.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned on top, about 15 minutes.

Tips

Use whatever cheese you have on hand.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

443 Calories
17g Fat
58g Carbs
17g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 443
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 21%
Saturated Fat 7g 34%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 909mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate 58g 21%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 17g 34%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 356mg 27%
Iron 6mg 34%
Potassium 669mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.