Insanely Delicious Italian Baked Rice Recipe

1. Mix Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and bread crumbs together in a bowl; set aside.

2. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 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 mix well. Cover and simmer, adding a bit of water if necessary to keep rice from sticking to the bottom, until tender, about 18 minutes.

3. While the rice is cooking, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

4. Remove the Dutch oven from the stove and gently stir in provolone cheese. Sprinkle reserved bread crumb mixture on top.

5. Bake in the preheated oven until bubbly and browned on top, about 15 minutes.

Tips

Use whatever cheese you have on hand.