Hold on, you have to try this delicious baked rice with spinach and gorgonzola. I made plenty for lunch today, hoping we would have some leftovers for dinner, but it was so good that we devoured it all, not even crumbs were left in the dish. A main dish suitable for the whole week but so tasty that it’s also perfect for Sunday lunch, especially with fresh spinach, it’s so flavorful and spring-like that it’s perfect for the upcoming season. Spring is just around the corner, followed by Easter. It’s really simple to make and requires very little. I used rice for arancini that according to the package was suitable for baking, it holds cooking very well, fresh spinach, and I really like spicy gorgonzola, just a bit gives a special taste. Then I also had some provola and thought, why not add a little more, it doesn’t hurt, after all, as a single dish, it’s good to add something extra. Let’s see how to prepare it, and I’ll share my trick for having super creamy baked rice, like a risotto.
- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 2
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients for Baked Rice with Spinach and Gorgonzola
- 1 cup rice for arancini or carnaroli
- 18 oz fresh or frozen spinach
- 1 oz gorgonzola
- 2 oz provola
- to taste grated cheese
- to taste butter
- 1 glass milk
- to taste salt
Tools for Preparing Baked Rice with Spinach and Gorgonzola
- 1 Pot
- 1 Pan
- 1 Kitchen Spatula
- 1 Baking Dish
Steps for Preparing Baked Rice with Spinach and Gorgonzola
Immediately put plenty of water to boil for cooking the rice. Once boiling, add the rice and salt.
In a pan, cook the washed and well-drained fresh spinach, or if frozen, put them in frozen, cover and cook over low heat. Add a little salt after a few minutes. Turn off the heat once they are ready, fresh ones cook quickly, frozen ones take a little longer to thaw.
Meanwhile, dice the provola and gorgonzola. Grease a baking dish with a little butter.
Drain the rice al dente, and mix it with the spinach. If you want, chop them a bit, I did it with a wooden spatula. Add the cheeses and milk, and if you like, add a little butter and some grated cheese. Mix well and pour into the baking dish. Level it and garnish with grated cheese.
Bake in a ventilated oven preheated to 400°F for 20 minutes. The last few seconds only with grill in the top of the oven, while cooking in the middle.
