Tomato And Parmesan Rice With Basil Food

TOMATO BASIL RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, cook onion in olive oil until it begins to soften, about 4 minutes. Add rice and cook 2-3 minutes or until the rice starts to brown a little bit.
• Stir in chicken broth, tomatoes (with any juices), and garlic. Add salt & pepper to taste.
• Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook 20 minutes without lifting the lid.
• Remove from heat and rest 5 minutes before removing the lid. Add 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese and basil. Mix well.
• Place in a bowl, garnish with remaining parmesan cheese, additional basil and fresh tomatoes if desired.

TOMATO BASIL RICE

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and onion, cook until translucent, 2 - 3 minutes. Add basil and cook for 20 seconds - don't let it burn.
• Add remaining ingredients except basil. Mix until tomato paste is dissolved.
• Crush basil sprig in hand, drop on surface then push in (leave on surface, don't stir).
• Cover and bring to simmer, then immediately turn down heat to medium low (or low if stove is strong) and cook for 15 minutes or until liquid is fully absorbed - tilt saucepan to check.
• Remove from heat and set aside, covered, for 10 minutes.
• Remove basil sprig. Fluff with fork, taste for salt. Then leave to stand for another 5 minutes, uncovered. Stir through fresh basil. Serve immediately.

TOMATO RICE WITH BASIL

Steps:

• Heat oil, fry garlic until fragant but don't let it brown; Add tomates, stir until hot.
• Add rice, basil, salt,(sugar, red pepper) and water; Bring to a boil, reduce heat to minimum and cook covered until done, 18-20 minutes.
• Add black pepper and a little more fresh chopped basil if you like and serve garnished with some basil leaves.

BECKY'S BAKED TOMATOES WITH BASIL AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Put the tomatoes in a nonstick baking dish, cut sides up.
• Combine the herbs, bread crumbs, cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, and oil in a small bowl.
• Sprinkle each tomato with an equal portion of the mixture.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until crusty.
• Tomatoes will be soft yet hold their shape.

RICE NOODLES WITH SUNDRIED TOMATOES, PARMESAN & BASIL

Steps:

• Prepare the noodles according to pack instructions, then drain. Heat the oil, then fry the tomatoes and garlic for 3 mins. Toss the noodles and most of the cheese and basil into the pan, season, then scatter over the remaining cheese and basil.