Pasta & RiceDifficulty: easy
Risoni al Forno (Baked Orzo)
Tomato orzo baked under a golden cheese crust — the Italian casserole that feeds a table with one dish.
15
Prep Time
35
Cook Time
6
Servings
Ingredients
Instructions
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1Preheat the oven to 200°C.
2Sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil, add the orzo and toast 2 minutes.
3Pour in the tomatoes and hot stock, season and simmer 8 minutes until half-cooked.
4Transfer to a baking dish, fold in the mozzarella cubes.
5Top with the parmesan and bake 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
6Rest 10 minutes — the orzo tightens as it cools. Finish with basil.
Chef's Tip
- Half-cooking the orzo on the stove means it finishes exactly al dente in the oven — never mushy.
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- Mozzarella folded in (not just on top) creates creamy pockets inside the bake.
- The 10-minute rest is non-negotiable: hot from the oven the bake is soup, rested it slices.
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