Name: Bomba di Riso (Baked Rice Casserole)
Yield: Serves 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 4 eggs, lightly beaten; 2½ cups Arborio rice; Freshly grated nutmeg to taste; ¾ pound fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into ½-inch cubes; 1½ cups (¾ pound) ricotta cheese

Preparation info

Serves
6

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Cucina Ebraica

By Joyce Goldstein

Published 1998

About

Risotto saltato is a homey dish of refried risotto. Instead of frying the cooked rice in the classic pancake manner, here it is baked. What you want is a crispy golden exterior and melting cheese inside. Rich—and a great way to use up leftover risotto.