Parmesan Rice Pasta Pilaf Recipes

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.

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.

RICE PILAF WITH SHALLOTS AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Melt butter in a samll saucepan over medium high heat.
• Add shallots and garlic; saute about 1 minute.
• Stir in rice; saute about 1 minute.
• Stir in broth and wine; bring to a boil.
• Cover and reduce heat.
• Simmer 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat; stir in cheese, parsley, pepper and salt.

PARMESAN-BLACK PEPPER ARBORIO RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Heat butter and oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add rice; stir to coat. (Can turn off heat and let stand several hours.)
• Add broth, cover, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until stock is absorbed and rice is creamy and soft with a little "chew" at the center, about 12 minutes. Stir in cheese and pepper; add salt, if necessary. Serve hot.

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.