Timballo di riso alla siciliana

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and can provide a creamy texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Cook arborio rice in salted boiling water until al dente; drain and set aside.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent.

Add ground beef and chicken to the skillet; cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.

Stir in diced carrots and peas; cook for 5 minutes until tender.

Add tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.

In a large bowl, combine cooked rice, meat mixture, and beaten eggs; mix well.

Grease a baking dish with olive oil and sprinkle with bread crumbs to coat.

Pour the rice mixture into the baking dish, pressing down to compact.

Top with slices of mozzarella and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.

Cover with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

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