Shelly's Recipe

PARMESAN RICE & PASTA PILAF

Category: Rice/Risotto

2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup finely broken vermicelli, uncooked
2 Tbsp diced onion
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 1/4 cup hot chicken stock and hot water
1/4 tsp ground white pepper
1 bay leaf
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

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. Serves 6