Friday, February 25, 2011

Baked risotto full of leftovers


Hi, remember me? Sorry I haven't been around, I feel like I'm always full of excuses. I lost my camera charger, and worked too many days in a row then had a long weekend and then am working too many days in a row again. Anyway, this is a good, easy, lazy person dinner. We all know how I love lazy person dinners. You can use whatever leftovers you have, or even just make it plain.


Baked risotto with leftovers


1 1/2 c risotto rice
4 c chicken broth
1/2 c tomato sauce
1/2 to 2 c leftover things, like chopped meat or vegetables
1/2 c Parmesan cheese
1 T butter
salt and pepper

Preheat your oven to 350. Combine rice and broth and tomato sauce and leftover things in a casserole dish. Stir, then cover with foil and cook 45 minutes. When the rice is done, stir in the cheese, butter, and salt and pepper. Serves four.

See how easy?

7 comments:

  1. Ooh, yay, I love leftovers recipes. Of course, they're not really "recipes"...but they're sometimes a great meal. I often make fried rice with leftovers, but last night I made enchiladas with fajita leftovers. I love your risotto option.

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  2. Too funny! I just saw this post after I posted my own version using barley and leftovers. I was inspired by 101 Cookbooks Baked Farro Risotto. It's amazing the way we're all cooking in similar ways at the same time. Inspiration is often seasonal!

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  3. Courtney12:33 PM

    You used uncooked rice, right?

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  4. Anonymous2:00 AM

    That looks so easy and tasty. Thanks for this.

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  5. Lauren@balancedforkhealthylife.com1:36 PM

    Nice! I love risotto because you can literally put whatever you want in it!

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  6. That is one of my favorite one dish meal cooking methods!

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