Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice)
Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice) layers marinara-coated rice with melted mozzarella, Parmesan, and pepperoni for a bubbly, pizza-inspired casserole. Garlicky heat from crushed red pepper balances the rich cheeses, while a quick broil adds golden edges and a touch of crispness. Serve it hot for a cozy weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing game-day side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 8
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 19
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Coat an 8-inch broiler-safe baking dish with cooking spray, and set it aside.
- 2
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and crushed red pepper, and cook, stirring often, until the garlic is lightly browned and fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the rice, and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the stock, salt, pepper, and 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer, covered, stirring every few minutes, until the rice is almost cooked through, 18 to 20 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 5
Take off the heat, and stir in the Parmesan cheese and the remaining 1/2 cup marinara until evenly combined.
- 6
Spoon the rice mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it into an even layer.
- 7
Arrange the pepperoni and mozzarella evenly on top.
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. With the baking dish still in the oven, increase the oven temperature to broil; broil until the cheese is just golden brown, 2 to 5 more minutes.
- 9
Remove from the oven and garnish with basil. Recipe developed by Amanda Holstein.
- Calories 577.61 kcal High 29%
- Protein 12.58 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 53.85 g 20%
- Total Fat 33.6 g High 43%
- Saturated Fat 7.76 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 29.69 mg Moderate 10%
- Sodium 641.15 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 1.25 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 4.11 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 274.94 mg Good Source 21%
- Iron 2.28 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 348.3 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 38.7 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 0.2 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.09 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice) is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Fresh Basil, and Grated Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 577.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cooking Spray, Fresh Basil, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Marinara Sauce. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice)?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 577.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice) healthy?
- Pizza Rice Bake (Pizzaiola Rice) has an easyChef Pro health score of 35/100. Per serving, it provides 577.61 calories and 12.58 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 641.15 mg (28% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.76 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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