Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely minced
  • 500 g beef mince
  • 500 g pasta sauce
  • 1 1/2 cups arborio rice
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup basil leaves
  • salt and pepper
  • grated cheese, to serve

Method

  • Heat oil in large saucepan.
  • Add onion, cook, stirring till soft.
  • Add beef mince, cook stirring until changed in colour.
  • Add sauce, rice and water, bring to boil.
  • Pour rice mixture into large ovenproof dish.
  • Cover dish with double layer of foil.
  • Cook in moderate oven 180 C for 30 minutes until rice is tender.
  • Steam peas till tender and add to risotto with basil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve topped with cheese.