Homemade Rice a Roni

Being a child from the 90's, this was a childhood staple that quickly became a family favorite. This was long before we knew that the pre-boxed and packaged foods were as bad as they are for us.

I have since created a from-scratch recipe of this nostalgic food that my kids have become obsessed with.

It pares perfectly with roasted or grilled chicken and meatloaf. I know, I know, that's a controversial food, but truth be told, my recipe is delicious.

What makes this rice a roni copy-cat recipe even better, is that you dont have to stand over a hot stove, you make it entirely in the instant pot! Check out the recipe below.

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Homemade Rice a Roni

Ingredients:

• 5 tablespoons butter

• 4 oz spaghetti (broken into 1 inch pieces)

• 2 cups white jasmine rice

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 2 1/2 teaspoons salt

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric

• 3 1/3 cups bone broth or chicken stock

• 1-2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

• Turn the instant pot onto sauté mode and melt the butter. When melted add broken spaghetti pieces. Toast them in the butter for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.

• Add rice and sauce together for 2-3 minutes. Add the spices and sauté for about 30 seconds for them to bloom.

• Add the broth, scraping the bottom the of the pot and the sides, insuring all the rice and noodles are covered.

• Turn the instant pot off and turn back on 'pressure cook high' for 10 minutes. After the cooking is done, allow 5 minutes of natural release, followed by quick release.

• Add the chopped parsley and mix in by fluffing with a fork.

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Let me know if you've tried this or have any questions. I love helping and I hope you enjoy!