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Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice)

Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice)

Cost $12, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 40 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Staple

    • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 🧄 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    • 🍚 1 1/2 cups white rice
  • Liquid

    • 2 1/4 cups vegetable stock
    • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • Seasoning

    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Dairy

    • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
    • 1 cup shredded low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese

STEPS

1

Spray an 8-inch broiler-safe baking dish with cooking spray, and set aside.

2

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and crushed red pepper and cook, stirring often, until garlic is lightly browned and aromatic.

3

Add rice, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted.

4

Stir in stock, salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, stirring every few minutes, until rice is almost fully cooked through.

5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

6

Remove from heat, stir in Parmesan cheese and remaining 1/2 cup marinara, until evenly combined.

7

Transfer rice mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.

8

Top evenly with pepperoni and mozzarella.

9

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

10

With baking dish still in the oven, increase oven temperature to broil; broil until cheese is just golden brown.

11

Remove from the oven and garnish with basil.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

275

Calories

  • 11
    Protein
  • 29
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 To add extra flavor, sprinkle some oregano and additional Parmesan cheese before baking.Use high-quality marinara sauce for the best taste.For a vegetarian option, substitute pepperoni with sliced bell peppers or mushrooms.