Homemade Rice-A-Roni

Online recipe (as published / commonly shared)
Servings: 6 · Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min · Total 25 min

We wrote this recipe in the Joy of Cooking style. Every amount, time and step comes from the source's recipe card.

A from-scratch version of the boxed rice and pasta side, made in one pan. Toasted pasta and rice give it a nutty flavor.

Melt in a large pan over medium heat:
    3 tablespoons butter

Add the pasta to the pan and cook until browned, about 3-5 minutes:
    1 cup spaghetti or vermicelli broken into 1/2 inch pieces

Add to the pan and cook for 1 more minute:
    1 1/2 cups long grain white rice

Add to the pan:
    4 cups chicken broth
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    1/4 teaspoon pepper

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:
    2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Stir in the tomatoes, if using:
    1/2 cup diced tomatoes optional

Then serve.

Citations
- Dinner at the Zoo · Homemade Rice-A-Roni: https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/homemade-rice-a-roni/
- X · @Dinneratthezoo: https://x.com/Dinneratthezoo/status/2103514133232849111
- Epicurious · Roz bil Shaghria (Claudia Roden): https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/roz-bil-shaghria-373510
- web writeups: https://www.google.com/search?q=homemade+rice-a-roni+recipe

Cookbook ancestor
- Affiliate: buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0375405062?tag=recipeancesto-20
- Reference: The New Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia Roden (2000). Publisher: Knopf, 2000 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0375405068.

We put this together for personal use. See the citations.