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Homemade Rice-A-Roni
Homemade Rice-A-Roni · ready in 27 min · 4 servings · 290 kcal per serving · easy · 5 ingredients
This comforting stovetop side dish blends lightly toasted pasta and rice simmered in savory broth for a buttery, nutty flavor and tender yet fluffy texture that feels both nostalgic and satisfying.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 22 min
- Total
- 27 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 290
- Difficulty
- easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 80 gSpaghetti
- 240 gWhite rice
- 720 gBroth
- 28 gButter
- 14 gMargarine
Equipment
stovetop, fork, skillet, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Toast pasta
Prepare a medium skillet on the stovetop, break the spaghetti into short pieces, then heat the butter and margarine and sauté the pasta over medium heat, stirring constantly. · 5 min
What to look for: spaghetti turns lightly golden
- Add rice broth
Add the white rice to the skillet and stir to coat with the fat, then carefully pour in the broth while stirring to combine. · 2 min
What to look for: rice looks glossy and evenly mixed
- Simmer and serve
Simmer the rice and pasta mixture over a low simmer until the liquid is absorbed, then fluff gently and serve. · 15 min
What to look for: liquid absorbed and grains are tender
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 290 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 46 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 9 g |
| of which saturated | 5 g |
| Fibre | 2 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: gluten, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: yes, up to 2 months
Ingredient substitutions
Spaghetti
- Vermicelli: Break into short pieces before toasting.
- Orzo pasta: No need to break; toast gently.
White rice
- Brown rice: Increase simmer time and add extra broth.
Broth
- Vegetable stock: Choose low sodium if possible.
Butter
- Olive oil: Adds a fruitier flavor.
Margarine
- Butter: Use if margarine is unavailable.
