Riso al Forno

35m
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Heat olive oil in a pan, add garlic, tomato passata, basil, salt and pepper. Let it simmer.
  2. 2Stir in rice and slowly add broth; cook for 15-20 min, stirring constantly.
  3. 3Turn off heat and mix in butter and Parmigiano Reggiano.
  4. 4Brush baking dish with olive oil and coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. 5Layer rice, mozzarella, Parmigiano, and basil in the dish.
  6. 6Top with rice, breadcrumbs, and more Parmigiano.
  7. 7Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20 min, then broil to crisp the top.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Carnaroli rice
  • 24 oz tomato passata
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 knob butter
  • 75 g grated Parmigiano Reggiano
  • 1 lb fresh mozzarella
  • 1 handful fresh basil
  • 1 salt
  • 1 pepper
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 generous amount extra virgin olive oil

Equipment

panbaking dishspoongraterpastry brush