Wild Rice and Broccoli Timbales

 

1

package (2 3/4 ounces) instant simmer-and-serve wild rice

1

package (10 ounces) frozen chopped broccoli

1 1/3

cups water

1

tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves

1/4

teaspoon salt

1

package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened

2

tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

1

cup spaghetti or marinara sauce

• 1 Heat wild rice, broccoli, water, basil and salt to boiling in 2-quart saucepan, stirring occasionally to break up broccoli; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 6 to 7 minutes or until wild rice and broccoli are tender. Stir in cheeses until blended.
• 2 Meanwhile, heat spaghetti sauce in 1-quart saucepan over medium heat until hot. Reduce heat to low; stir occasionally.
• 3 Spray 10-ounce custard cup with cooking spray. To form timbales, press 3/4 cup wild rice mixture into cup; turn upside down onto serving plate to unmold. Repeat with remaining mixture. Or spoon mixture onto serving plates instead of shaping into timbales.
• 4 Pour spaghetti sauce over timbales. Sprinkle with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.