Homemade Rice-A-Roni Recipe
¾ c. rice
½ c. angel hair, vermicelli, or spaghetti
2 T. margarine
1 can chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
1 ½ tsp. onion powder
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. garlic powder
¼ tsp. poultry seasoning (or use
same amount of thyme)
1 tsp. seasoning salt
1/ tsp. pepper
First, break your spaghetti or other pasta up into small pieces.
In a medium skillet sauté broken pasta pieces in
the margarine.
Once it is beginning to
brown, stir in the rice and cook 2 minutes more.
Dissolve the bouillon in the broth and then
pour it in with the rice. Stir in the
spices. Bring to a boil and then turn to
low and cover and simmer 15 minutes.
This homemade rice-a-roni would go great with my Soy & Garlic Chicken!
This sounds like a much healthier alternative to Rice-a-Roni. I'm thinking it could be adapted for a handy homeschool lunch! :-)
ReplyDeleteJudy, thank you for your comments. We homeschool too and our boys love having this for lunch or as a side dish to a meal!
DeleteI agree with Judy! Not only does it seem much healthier than the boxed alternative, it looks like something I could get them to help make (always good for a home-ec homeschool lesson, lol). This is definitely going on our to-make list! Thanks so much for linking up with Try a New Recipe Tuesday! Many blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteLisa,
DeleteHave you had a chance to try out the recipe yet? I would love to know if you and your family liked it or not. I linked up with you again this week. Thank you for the honor!
I have always wanted an homemade version. Thanks so much for sharing your recipe at The Gathering Spot. Hope you link up again this week. Have a wonderful week. Diane http://mamaldiane.com/
ReplyDeleteDiane, Thank you for allowing me to link up with you. I linked up again this week!
DeleteHmmm I have to try this! I love Rice-a-roni, but it's sooo expensive! And doesn't make very much! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBreana, that is exactly why we use this recipe. My teenage son can eat a box of Rice-a-roni on his own. It was only smart to do this instead! :-)
DeleteYummy! I'm a new blog follower from a blog hop, it would be great if you stopped on by and followed me at http://iheartpears.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThis sounds really good. I love rice side dishes, and this sounds easy to make so it's a winner for me!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Susie
Great. I hope you and your family likes it.
DeleteHugs,
melody
Sounds so yummy! Thanks for linking up with us at The Becoming Kitchen!!
ReplyDeleteJulie, thank you for allowing me to link up with you!
DeleteWow! This looks awesome! I can't wait to try it. Thanks so much for linking up with "Try a New Recipe Tuesday!" I hope you will be able to join us again this week. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Lisa. I always love stopping by your blog and linking up with you!!!
DeleteLast time I tried to fake Rice-a-Roni my husband told me I shouldn't mess with a good thing, I should just make the boxed stuff. I made this and he genuinely could not tell it wasn't boxed. High praise :) Also my seven-year-old was a great help breaking up the noodles. Fun!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear this and like that you let your daughter help out. Making dinner and making memories!
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