Parmesan Rice And Pasta Pilaf Recipes

PARMESAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in the rice, water, bouillon, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. , Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish with a sprig of marjoram and shaved Parmesan cheese if desired.

RICE AND PASTA PILAF

Steps:

• In a saucepan with a tight-fitting lid (I use a 3-quart saucepan), melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add the rice and pasta and saute, stirring frequently, until it is lightly golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn; reduce heat if needed.
• In a small bowl, combine the water and roasted chicken base. Add to the pot along with the garlic powder and parsley flakes; stir briefly to combine. Note: Be very careful when adding the liquid to the pot, as it creates a lot of hot steam!
• Increase the heat and bring to a boil.
• Cover the pot, reduce the heat, and simmer until the rice is tender and the liquid has been absorbed, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Remove the pot from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork, season to taste with salt and pepper if needed, and serve.

RICE-PASTA PILAF

Steps:

• Toast 1/2 cup broken spaghetti in a pot over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in 1 cup rice; add 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup water, 2 garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon salt. Boil 3 minutes, then stir, cover and simmer 15 minutes. Let sit 5 minutes; fluff with a fork and smash the garlic. Stir in some butter and cilantro.

SARAH'S RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a lidded skillet over medium-low heat. Cook and stir orzo pasta until golden brown. Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Mix in the rice and chicken broth. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, and the liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.

PARMESAN RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium sauce pan on medium heat.
• Add rice, cook and stir three minutes.
• Stir in chicken broth,garlic powder,parsley flakes and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, reduce to low,cover and simmer 20 minutes or until rice in tender.
• Stir in parmesan cheese and sliced almonds.

CREAMY ORZO WITH PEAS AND PARMESAN CHEESE

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium sauce pot (I use a 3-quart saucepot) over medium heat. Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onions begin to soften.
• Add the garlic and sauté, stirring frequently, for another minute.
• Combine the roasted chicken base and water in a bowl or large measuring cup and add the mixture to the pot. Increase the heat and bring to a boil.
• Once the broth comes to a boil, add the orzo and give it a quick stir.
• Reduce the heat, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until the orzo is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
• Stir in the peas.
• Add the parmesan cheese and heavy cream. Stir to combine.
• Continue to cook over very low heat just until the cheese is melted and the peas are heated through. Taste and season with salt and pepper if needed.

PARMESAN RICE AND PASTA PILAF

Steps:

• In a large skillet, heat oil. Saute vermicelli and onion until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat. Drain off oil.
• Add rice, stock, water, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.
• Fluff with fork. Cover and let stand 5-20 minutes.
• Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.

PARMESAN RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan with a lid, bring 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Add rice and teaspoon salt. Cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook until water is absorbed and rice is tender, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Add butter, Parmesan, and parsley; fluff gently with a fork.

CREAMY PARMESAN GARLIC RICE PILAF

Steps:

• In a large sauce pan, melt 2 T. butter; add onion and sauté briefly over medium/high heat. Add the Orzo and rice to the onion and sauté, stirring constantly to prevent scorching. When Orzo and rice have browned, add the chicken stock, along with a pinch of salt; then stir briefly to combine. Bring mixture to a boil, then cover and reduce heat. Let mixture simmer for 15-17 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork; cover and set aside.
• In a medium skillet, melt the remaining 2 T. butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until garlic becomes aromatic. Cut cream cheese into small cubes and add to hot garlic butter. Whisk or stir to break up cream cheese, then add about ½ cup of the milk and continue to stir until sauce begins to thicken. Whisk in about ½ cup of the Parmesan cheese. Then, gradually whisk in remaining milk and Parmesan cheese as sauce begins to thicken. Continue to whisk until sauce is slightly thick, but still easy to pour. Stir in the dried parsley flakes. Pour sauce over Orzo and rice. Stir to combine. Serve immediately.