In this neo-casserole, a crisp crust of Parmesan and rice stands in for pastry, and luscious ricotta -- rather than cream -- cushions sauteed basil, spinach and zucchini.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Main Dish Recipes Casserole Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add rice, stir once, and cook until tender, about 25 minutes. Drain.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, garlic, and scallions, and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring often, until tender, 3 minutes more. Season with salt, and transfer to a bowl.
- Return pan to medium heat, and add remaining tablespoon oil. Add spinach, and cook for 2 minutes. Add basil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Drain.
- Whisk ricotta and eggs in a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 cups cooked rice to mixture. Stir in cooked zucchini and spinach-basil mixtures. Add 3/4 teaspoon salt, and season with pepper.
- Combine Parmesan and remaining cooked rice in a small bowl. Lightly coat a 9-inch round baking dish, 2 inches deep, with oil, and spoon ricotta mixture into dish. Top with Parmesan-rice mixture. Bake until filling is set and top is golden, 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.
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Yousaf Mahni
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more herbs and spices next time.
mbongiseni sibiya
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family, and they loved it! The spinach and basil added a nice touch of flavor, and the cheese made it nice and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.
Mynul Huda
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would recommend using less cheese next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Sajib Das
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I would recommend using fresh basil if you can find it. The fresh basil added a nice pop of flavor to the dish.
Becky Boydston
[email protected]I'm a big fan of spinach, and I thought this casserole was delicious! The spinach was cooked perfectly, and the cheese added a nice richness. I will definitely be making this again.
Makayla Dykes
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding some more herbs and spices next time.
Derrick Manu
[email protected]I made this casserole for my family, and they loved it! The spinach and basil added a nice touch of flavor, and the cheese made it nice and gooey. I will definitely be making this again.
RIYAD FORAJI
[email protected]This casserole was a bit too cheesy for my taste. I would recommend using less cheese next time. Otherwise, it was a good recipe.
Afrins Funland
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of casseroles, but this one was really good! The flavors were well-balanced, and the texture was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Ebrahim Jamal
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, and I'm always looking for new and exciting vegetarian recipes. This casserole fit the bill perfectly! It was packed with flavor and vegetables, and it was very satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Abuchi Michael
[email protected]This casserole was easy to make and very flavorful. I would recommend using fresh spinach if you can find it. The fresh spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Sarah Ramphaul
[email protected]I made this casserole for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it, and I got several requests for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.
Alamin Ex
[email protected]This casserole was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and Italian seasoning, and it was much better. The texture was also a bit mushy, so I would recommend using less liquid next time.
Sphiwe Amanda
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and turned out great! I used brown rice instead of white rice, and it was still delicious. The casserole was cheesy and flavorful, and the spinach added a nice pop of color.
Ouli llah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of spinach, but this casserole changed my mind! The spinach was cooked perfectly, and the combination of flavors was amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Moh3enfhp0 Fhp0
[email protected]This casserole was a hit with my family! The flavors of the rice, spinach, and basil blended perfectly, and the cheese added a delicious richness. I will definitely be making this again.