This tasty mediterranean rice recipe is made with just a few everyday ingredients. It's a perfect side to any main course and easy enough for busy weeknights. It features arborio rice, which is the short-grain rice best known for making risotto. The rice is supported by the savory mediterranean flavors of basil, oregano, tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella, and parmesan, which create a party for your taste buds. It's so good that taste-testers even swear that it can outshine nearly any entree. Best of all, it couldn't be easier to make and will stay hot for 30 minutes if you keep it covered.