Tiella Pugliese
A bit of a cross between paella and potato gratin, this tiella pugliese recipe is a delicious casserole of rice, potatoes and mussels. It is simple to make and requires only one pan!
Ingredients
- 1 cup Arborio Rice rinsed
- 6 Golden Yukon Potatoes peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 lbs. Mussels washed, debearded and opened (shucked)
- 6 Garlic Cloves thinly sliced
- 1 Sweet Onion peeled and thinly sliced
- 7 Plum Tomatoes peeled and chopped
- 2 handfuls Parsley chopped
- Grana Padano Cheese freshly grated (can substitute with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese)
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Black Pepper
- 4 cups Water boiled and salted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Place rack in middle position. Divide the garlic, onion, tomatoes and parsley into four equal parts, separate from each other. Divide the potato slices into three equal parts.
- In a large oven safe pot, spread one part each of the sliced onions, tomatoes, garlic and parsley over the bottom of the pot. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Fan half of the potato slices on top of the first layer until fully covered.
- For the second layer, spread one part each of the onions, tomatoes, parsley, and garlic. Sprinkle a layer of cheese on top and season with black pepper. Add a small drizzle of olive oil and then fan the potato slices on top of the second layer.
- For the third layer, spread one part of the onions, tomatoes, and parsley. Sprinkle a layer of cheese on top and season with black pepper.
- Add a light drizzle of olive oil and then place down a layer of the mussels in the half shell.
- Spread the Arborio rice evenly over top of the mussels.
- For the fourth layer, add the remaining onion, garlic, tomato, and parsley. Sprinkle the cheese on top and season with black pepper. Add a small drizzle of olive oil and then fan the potato slices on top.
- Slowly pour in the water until it reaches just below the last layer of potatoes. Sprinkle another layer of cheese on top. Cover the pot with a lid and then place in the oven for thirty minutes.
- After thirty minutes, remove the lid from the pot and allow to cook for another thirty minutes uncovered.
- Remove from the stove and enjoy!
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