Italian Oven-Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno)
Italian Oven-Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno) layers tender short-grain rice with a bright tomato-herb sauce, sweet bursts of peas, and pockets of gooey provolone under a crisp Parmigiano and breadcrumb topping. It’s comforting yet lively, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a make-ahead dish for casual gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Italian Oven-Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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.
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 37
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 34
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and bread crumbs in a bowl; set aside.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until tender and translucent, about 8 minutes. Add tomato purée, vegetable broth, peas, basil, oregano, thyme, garlic, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir, bring to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes. Add rice and stir to combine. Cover and simmer, adding a little water if needed to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom, until tender, about 18 minutes.
- 3
While the rice cooks, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 4
Take the Dutch oven off the heat and gently stir in provolone cheese. Sprinkle the reserved bread crumb mixture over the top.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned on top, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 564.51 kcal High 28%
- Protein 25.18 g Good Source 50%
- Carbohydrate 62.28 g 23%
- Total Fat 24.22 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 12.61 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 43.31 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 674.99 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 5.16 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 7.78 g --
- Added Sugars 0.53 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 634.57 mg Good Source 49%
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 552.47 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 197.11 mcg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin C 7.88 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.17 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Italian Oven Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno) is an Italian side dish recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Dried Oregano, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 564.51 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Italian Oven-Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno)?
- It is an Italian casserole recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Italian Oven-Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Dried Oregano, Dried Thyme, Fresh Basil. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Italian Oven-Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno)?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 564.51 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Italian Oven-Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Italian Oven-Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno) healthy?
- Italian Oven-Baked Rice Casserole (Riso al Forno) has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 564.51 calories and 25.18 g of protein, or 50% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 674.99 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.61 g (63% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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