Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Heat olive oil in 2-quart ovenproof pan over medium-high heat. Add onions, water, thyme and salt. Turn heat down to low; cook 10 minutes or until onions soften.
  3. Cook rice in boiling water 5 minutes; drain. Stir rice into onions. Cover pan; bake 30 minutes. Remove from oven, uncover and let rest 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in spinach and cheese, then season with salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Tips & Tricks

You can cook the rice and onions several days in advance. Then, when ready to serve, reheat the risotto and onions, then fold in the fresh spinach and cheese at the last minute.