Rice with Pasta

By lewolfe50

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

Details

Servings 16
Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.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.
2.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.