RICE WITH PASTA

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Simple seasonings are all you need to flavor tender pieces of pasta and rice.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 720 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g