Baked Rice Pie with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella

Ingredients

• 700 g white rice, cooked al dente
• 500 ml tomato sauce
• extra-virgin olive oil (as needed)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• basil (as needed)
• 250 g mozzarella (for the filling)
• 100 g Parmesan (grated; add to the rice mixture and use for sprinkling on top)
• 1 egg

Steps

1. 1

   Cook the white rice until al dente if it has not already been cooked, and prepare it for mixing.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice with the tomato sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste; add olive oil and basil as needed.

3. 3

   Add the egg and Parmesan, then mix thoroughly until the mixture is uniform.

4. 4

   Line a baking dish with parchment paper.

5. 5

   Spread half of the rice mixture evenly in the dish.

6. 6

   Arrange the mozzarella over the rice as the filling.

7. 7

   Cover the mozzarella with the remaining rice mixture and smooth the surface.

8. 8

   Sprinkle the grated Parmesan over the top.

9. 9

   Bake in an oven at 190°C for 25 minutes. Turn on the grill for the final 5 minutes to brown the top.

10. 10

    Serve the pie hot.

Notes

The source does not specify the size of the baking dish or the exact amounts of olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil—use them to taste or as needed.

Nutrition per serving

• main course
• Italian cuisine
• baked dish
• rice dish
• cheese dish
• mozzarella
• quick recipe