Provolone Rice

Submitted by Missy Merrill

"This is a recipe I received in an email newsletter. My family & I love rice dishes and this is a great one!! Plus, it is easy to prepare!!"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 5

ingredients

• 1 cup risotto rice (Arborio rice)
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons basil, fresh,chopped
• 6 ounces provolone cheese, grated
• salt and pepper

directions

1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil.
2. Add the rice.
3. Reduce the heat and cook until tender (about 20 minutes).
4. Drain.
5. Return to the pan and toss in the remaining ingredients.
6. Mix well.
7. Serve warm.

Reviews

[Caryn]

What a nice change of pace for a rice dish! The rice has a mild flavor with the lovely taste of basil. The provolone creates a nice creamy texture in that it binds the rice but does not make it sticky or stringy. This dish also has a pretty table presence. The first time I made this dish I used long grain rice, and the second time I used risotto (Arborio rice - short grain). Both turned out nicely but I preferred the results with the risotto, as called for in the recipe, which made the dish creamier. Thanks for sharing this simple rice dish!