Homemade Rice-A-Roni
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Homemade Rice-A-Roni
Description
This recipe recreates Rice-A-Roni by combining broken spaghetti or vermicelli pasta with long grain white rice, which are first browned in butter to develop a nutty flavor and slight crunch. Chicken broth is then added along with seasonings including salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. The mixture is covered and simmered gently until all liquid is absorbed and the rice and pasta are tender.
Optional diced tomatoes stirred in after cooking add a fresh, slightly acidic contrast and visual interest. Chopped parsley sprinkled at the end provides a fresh herbal note. The final dish has a balance of soft rice and tender, slightly toasted pasta with a savory broth base.
Homemade Rice-A-Roni works well as a mild-flavored side for poultry, pork, or vegetables, offering a homemade alternative to the boxed mix with a richer flavor from the toasted pasta and broth seasoning.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup spaghetti broken into 1/2 inch pieces, or vermicelli
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes optional
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the pasta to the pan and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the rice to the pan and cook for 1 more minute.
- Add the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper to the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low.
- Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with parsley.
- Stir in tomatoes if using, then serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 310 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 310kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 94g | 31% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 426mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 383mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 200IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 12.8mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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