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Baked Arancini Casserole Arancini, the popular stuffed and fried rice balls coated with breadcrumbs, are no doubt a well-loved Italian treat. This version of the classic dish incorporates all of the ingredients and flavors into a convenient and easy-to-make baked casserole. You can use any form of ground meat in this recipe (I went with ground turkey, along with peas and diced tomatoes), or you can get creative with other fillings, such as cheese, chicken, shrimp or asparagus. Baking this dish is not only a healthier option, but it also frees up some time that you would normally spend rolling and frying, if you were making the traditional arancini balls.
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Ingredients: ➜ 1 lb ground meat (beef, sausage or turkey would all work well) ➜ 1 14.5 oz can of petite diced tomatoes, drained ➜ 1/2 cup frozen peas ➜ 1 lb part skim ricotta ➜ 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese ➜ 2 cups cooked long grain white rice or multi grain brown rice ➜ breadcrumbs ➜ s pices (onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper) Directions: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground meat. Use spices to season meat to your liking and taste. Add the peas and tomatoes, stir until heated. Drain excess liquid, then set meat filling aside. In a large bowl, mix together the ricotta, parmesan and cooked rice. Add the meat mixture, mix well. Lightly spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray. Add the mixture to the dish. Lightly coat the top of the mixture with breadcrumbs, then lightly spray the breadcrumbs with cooking spray. Bake uncovered at 350º for 45 minutes. Remove from oven, let cool for a few minutes. Slice and serve! You can add additional tomato sauce to each serving for extra flavor.
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