Italian Rice Pie I

Italian Rice Pie, also known as ‘Torta di Riso’, is a traditional Italian dish that originated in the region of Emilia-Romagna. It is a delicious and hearty pie made with rice, cheese, and ground beef, perfect for a comforting meal.

This is vegetarian and high protein recipe. Dish can be prepared in 70 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.

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Italian Rice Pie I

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: Italian Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 40 min Rest Time 10 min Total Time 1 hr 10 mins

Servings: 6 Calories: 2100

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Arborio rice
• 3 large Eggs
• 1 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 1 pound Ground beef
• 1 cup Tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cook the Arborio rice according to package instructions.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, milk, salt, and black pepper.
3. In a skillet, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook until softened. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in the tomato sauce, dried oregano, and dried basil.
4. In a greased baking dish, spread half of the cooked rice. Top with the ground beef mixture, then layer the remaining rice on top.
5. Pour the egg mixture over the rice and beef layers, spreading it evenly.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the pie is set.
7. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 350kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 40g14%

Sugars 5g

Protein 12g24%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.