Best Italian Baked Rice And Cheese Recipes

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ITALIAN RICE



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Bring a bit of Italy to the table without the usual pasta and sauce. This colorful side dish blends fluffy rice, fresh spinach and roasted red peppers." The amount of garlic can be adjust to fit your personal taste," suggests Michelle Armistead of Marlboro, New Jersey. "For me, the more garlic, the better!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
8 cups fresh spinach (about 10 ounces), chopped
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups hot cooked rice
1/2 cup chopped roasted sweet red peppers

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute garlic in oil for 1 minute. Stir in spinach. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tender; drain well. Add the vinegar, salt and pepper. Stir in the rice and red peppers until combined. Cook and stir until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 398mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

ITALIAN BAKED RICE AND CHEESE



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I strongly recommend converted rice for this, I have used regular long grain white rice for this recipe and the texture of the cooked rice was too soft.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Rice

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups uncooked converted white rice (Uncle Ben's Original brand is best)
1 1/2 cups dry white wine
1 (19 1/2 ounce) can tomatoes, drained and cut up
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can chicken broth
2 medium zucchini, sliced 1/2 inch thick
2 medium onions, chopped
1 cup water
1/4 cup butter
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 bay leaf
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup grated romano cheese or 1 cup parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy whipping cream (unwhipped)

Steps:

  • Set oven to 400 degrees.
  • Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
  • In a large bowl, combine ALL ingredients EXCEPT the cheddar, Romano OR Parmesan cheese and the whipping cream; mix well to combine all ingredients.
  • Transfer to a prepared baking dish.
  • Cover with foil, crimping the foil very tightly to edges of dish not to let any steam escape.
  • Bake for 1 hour (stirring at the end of 30 minutes).
  • Remove from oven and stir in the cheeses and the whipping cream.
  • Return to oven; continue to bake for 10 minutes longer.
  • Note: although I have never tryed it, I presume that half and half cream may be replaced for the whipping cream.

EASY RAVIOLI BAKE



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If cheese ravioli is one of your go-to meals at your favorite Italian eatery, this Easy Ravioli Bake is sure to compete. Get restaurant quality at home with this no-fuss baked ravioli recipe. Only ten minutes to prep and using simple ingredients you have on hand, this baked ravioli is as easy as it gets. Using frozen ravioli means you can get right to assembling your baked ravioli for a quick, yet impressive, family dinner.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic pasta sauce (any variety)
1 package (25 to 27 1/2 oz) frozen cheese-filled ravioli
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2-inches, with cooking spray.
  • Spread 3/4 cup of the pasta sauce in baking dish. Arrange half of the frozen ravioli in single layer over sauce; top with half of the remaining pasta sauce and 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once, starting with ravioli. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil; bake 40 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until bubbly and hot in center. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1070 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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