Oven-baked risotto

Oven-baked risotto

Cook this simple storecupboard risotto in the oven while you get on with something else – the result is still wonderfully creamy

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 - 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Method

  1. Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Fry the bacon pieces in an ovenproof pan or casserole dish for 3-5 mins until golden and crisp. Stir in the onion and butter and cook for 3-4 mins until soft. Tip in the rice and mix well until coated. Pour over the wine if using and cook for 2 mins until absorbed.
  2. Add the cherry tomatoes and the hot stock, then give the rice a quick stir. Cover with a tightly fitting lid and bake for 18 mins until just cooked. Stir through most of the Parmesan and serve sprinkled with the remainder.
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Per serving

517 kcalories, protein 22g, carbohydrate 63g, fat 20 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 2g, salt 3.38 g

Recipe from Good Food magazine, September 2005.

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  • 20 July 2012

    daviddnic rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    So easy a firm family favorite

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  • 09 August 2012

    Benji rated this recipe

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  • 09 August 2012

    Benji commented on this recipe

    Have made this recipe a couple of times now - it's a standard reserve for dinner parties! So tasty and works as a main or a side. It took a little longer than 18 minutes to cook through.

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  • 21 August 2012

    KELLY COOKS commented on this recipe

    This was delicious. I made half as it was just for myself and my husband. I thought it was plenty for two people. I used left over ham that i had and added a small red pepper to the recipie to bump up the veg. I also used cheddar instead of parmesan and served with French beans. It was really nice and I will make it again.

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  • 24 August 2012

    Ejt1 rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I added peas & tinned chopped tomatoes (as all I had), and to make it lower in fat I used smoked bacon medallions. I found that after 18mins In the oven at 200 was nowhere near cooked, so I put the temp up to 230 and left in for another 22mins when all the juices had been soaked up. So after 40mins it looked ready but on tasting the rice was a bit hard in places, so next time I will add 1l of chicken stock and leave in for 55 -60 mins to ensure all the rice is cooked through.It easily makes for 4 people!

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  • 31 August 2012

    JulieJ rated and commented on this recipe

    3 stars

    I didn't use wine, wasn't overly impressed, unlike everyone else, sorry :( wont be making again sob !

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  • 12 September 2012

    Roddy rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Just brilliant- so simple, so tasty. Give this one a go!

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  • 13 September 2012

    Rich N rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Great, no nonsense recipe. I found it needed a touch more moisture, and a little longer in the oven (though that's probably down to my ancient oven). Will definatly make this again, and might try adding basil or similar for a little extra flavour.

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  • 13 September 2012

    Vera35 rated this recipe

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  • 21 September 2012

    Jthomson rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Brilliant recipe and so easy. Found took bit longer in over but very tasty and filling.

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  • 28 September 2012

    SARAH GARSTANG rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Use this time and time again, easy home from work food. 18 mins in my LeCruset is perfect, let it stand for a bit and soak up the juice. Mmmmm.

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  • 04 October 2012

    tink commented on this recipe

    Fantastic recipe, quick and easy to make, i have always stayed away from making risotto has it seemed to time consuming, so this was a great starting point for me it was nom nom! my hubby and daughter wolfed it down! i served it with honeymustard glazed pork chops, I did find it needed a little longer in the oven than the stated time but after 25 minutes it was cooked i will be making it again soon.

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  • 06 October 2012

    scullery maid rated and commented on this recipe

    1 stars

    Seems I'm in the minority here. Didn't think this had much flavour and was really stodgy. I had added diced chicken to it as we'll to make more interesting. The other half wasn't keen either. Won't do this one agin.

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  • 06 October 2012

    whats4t commented on this recipe

    First time I have tried oven baked risotto. Great! Didn`t use bacon though, bit of garlic and stirred through small amount of smoked salmon trimmings just before serving, could use tinned salmon, tuna, prawns etc., great served hot or cold as a starter or just a nice big bowlful with a glass of wine when the girls come round!!

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  • 12 October 2012

    saschlet rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Yum and easy. Added mushrooms and will add peas or courgette in next time. Really tasty refried up the next day.

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  • 12 October 2012

    carolinerunner rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Excellent, easy and tasty. I stirred in cooked sweet corn at the end along with some butter.. The tomatoes disappear except for the skins and flavour the rice. Great midweek supper

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  • 13 October 2012

    AllieB rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Yum! Did not plan to make this so used chorizo. Added celery and garlic and that was all. Loved it completely for Sat night in. Will make same again for sure. Did take approx 30 mins but worth it and watched Strictly in between.

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  • 16 October 2012

    Frowne rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I was sceptical about oven baked risotto (my husband makes an amazing one that takes about an hour!!) but this was amazing! He loved it too and I don't think we'll be going back to the stove version again. Delish and quick

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  • 16 October 2012

    Lyndseymac rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    I feel like I'm giving everything good reviews at the moment but this was truly another fantastic recipe. I halved the recipe as i was making for 2 and it worked perfectly. I didn't have any parmesan so used emmental instead. Served with crustry bread and topped with a few fresh basil leaves and some black pepper. Delish! Looking forward to making this again.

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  • 16 October 2012

    Judiper rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Gorgeous! Risotto is one of my favourite things & wish I had found this recipe ages ago! I made mine with butternut squash which I roasted at Gas 6 while I prepared all other ingredients. I also added chopped chorizo and garlic, fried until golden. Like many others I cooked it for about 25 minutes. Will definitely be using the basic recipe and adding any leftovers in fridge! Makes 4 small portions or 3 large :-)

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Preparation time

Prep 5 - 10 mins

Cook time

Cook 25 mins

Speedy family supper

Ingredients

  • 250g pack smoked bacon , chopped into small pieces
  • 1 onion , chopped
  • 25g butter
  • 300g risotto rice
  • half a glass of white wine (optional)
  • 150g pack cherry tomatoes , halved
  • 700ml hot chicken stock (from a cube is fine)
  • 50g Parmesan , grated
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Per serving

517 kcalories, protein 22g, carbohydrate 63g, fat 20 g, saturated fat 10g, fibre 2g, salt 3.38 g

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