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Preheat the oven to 375F.
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Combine the rice with the stock, 1 cup water, and the garlic in a 2-quart casserole.
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Cover and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
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At the third stirring, stir in 1 cup water.
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When done, the rice should have a tender and creamy texture.
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Stir in the vegetable, and let the risotto stand for 5 minutes before serving.
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Pass around the Parmesan cheese for topping.
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If youre familiar with this dish, you probably think of constant standing and stirring, since that is, in fact, how risotto is traditionally made.
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Preparing risotto is actually not that difficult, and its a great exercise in mindful cooking, but this process may not appeal to everyone.
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If you want to experience this great Italian comfort food, heres an easier way.
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In this baked version, you just throw everything into a casserole dish and put it in the oven, stirring once every 15 minutes.
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The results are terrific, and while you enjoy the aroma permeating from the oven, you can relax and listen to opera with a glass of wine in hand.
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Baked Risotto (this page)
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White Bean and Dried Tomato Spread (page 239)
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Fresh Italian bread
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Bountiful tossed salad
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Calories: 144
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Total Fat: 0g
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Protein: 4g
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Carbohydrate: 30g
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Cholesterol: 0mg
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Sodium: 100mg
