Pasta and rice

Why not mix Vermicelli noodles with white rice for a delicious main course? In this recipe we show how to do it in less than 30 minutes with only a few ingredients.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 package (7 oz) of pasta noodles or vermicelli or "angel hair", broken into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 2 cups long grain white rice become
• 1 container (32 oz) Progresso chicken broth ® (4 cups)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Preparation


1. In a 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add pasta, cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until golden. Add onion and garlic, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until tender.

2. Add the rice cooker 30 to 60 seconds or until lightly browned. Add chicken broth and salt. Lower the flame, cover and cook 20 to 25 minutes or until rice are tender and liquid is absorbed. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Servings: 16

Preparation time:  5 min

Cooking time:  25 min

Ready in:  30 min

Country:  International

Season / Occasion: All year

Main ingredient:  Beans and rice, flours