Oven-baked risotto: the unique dish for special occasions!

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without the cost of wine.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthy fats while being versatile.

mushrooms

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: canned mushrooms

Canned mushrooms are less expensive and still add flavor.

In a large mixing bowl place the cooked risotto and stir in the tomato sauce, egg, and grated parmesan cheese. Mix until combined.

Sprinkle some breadcrumbs in a casserole pan and top with half of the risotto mixture.

Add the peas, bacon slices, and grated cheese.

Cover with the remaining risotto and smooth out with the help of a spatula.

Top with grated cheese and bake in an already heated oven at 400°F or 190°C degrees for about 35 minutes.

Let it cool for 10 minutes and cut slices.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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