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Tomato Basil Rice

Tomato sauce with rice and basil, finished with Parmesan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup long-grain rice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup basil torn
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan and saute the garlic until fragrant.
  2. Stir in the rice and toast for 1 minute.
  3. Add the crushed tomatoes and broth, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low for 18 minutes.
  4. Let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes off the heat.
  5. Fluff and stir in the torn basil and parmesan before serving.