Rice With Pasta Recipe

Ingredients

2

tablespoons olive oil

1

package (7 oz) fideo pasta or vermicelli or angel hair pasta, broken into 1-inch lengths

1/2

cup finely chopped onion

1

clove garlic, finely chopped

2

cups converted long grain white rice

4

cups chicken broth

1

teaspoon salt

Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Preparation

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in pasta; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until golden brown. Stir in onion and garlic; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until tender.

Stir in rice; cook 30 to 60 seconds or until light golden brown. Stir in chicken broth and salt. Reduce heat to low; cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

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