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"This rice pie is a traditional dish in Liguria. It makes a light meal with a salad and at least one Italian boy we know says this is his favorite afternoon snack."

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups rice for risotto
4 eggs
4 cups milk
salt
pepper
thyme
3/4 cup grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
1 tbsp unflavored breadcrumbs

Method

• Boil the rice and drain it when it is 'al dente'.

• Place the boiled rice in a large bowl then add the milk, the salt, pepper, thyme and parmesan cheese. Stir.

• Add the eggs and mix well.

• Butter a non-stick ovenproof pan. Pour the mixture into the pan and sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the pie.

• Bake the pie in a 350°F oven until the rice starts to turn a golden brown.

• Test the pie with a toothpick to see if the pie is done inside (the toothpick should come out dry).

• Remove the pie from the oven, let cool and serve.
  

Serves 6

Contributed by Wish You Were Here Tours. Offering small group tours on the Italian Riviera, Tuscany, Provence, and San Antonio Texas.