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Basil Pesto Rice Spaghetti Pilaf

Written by Brianna Tam Comment on Basil Pesto Rice Spaghetti Pilaf
Basil Pesto Rice Spaghetti Pilaf

Overview

Cals/serving
Servings
265
4
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
10 mins
15 mins
25 mins

Traditional Pilaf recipes will ask for only chicken broth, some short noodles, and rice, but this version is something very delicious! Who doesn’t love a nice Italian pesto sauce in their rice? Who never tried it, wouldn’t believe how tasty this meal is. It can be made within 25 minutes, and the taste is super amazing! The freshness from the basil, the richness from the parmesan cheese, and the creaminess from the rice – just match made in heaven.

Ingredients

Basil Pesto Rice Spaghetti Pilaf

  • 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 cup long grain rice
  • 2 oz. spaghetti, broken into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 3 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 tbsp. basil pesto
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Directions

Basil Pesto Rice Spaghetti Pilaf

  1. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add shallots and garlic and sauté until shallots are tender about 5 minutes.
    sauté shallots
  3. Add rice and spaghetti and increase to medium-high heat. Stir the rice often and toast until lightly golden brown, about 7 minutes.
    Add Rice and Spaghetti
  4. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cover the skillet.
    Add Broth and Boil
  5. Cook for 15 minutes.
  6. Turn off the heat and stir in pesto and salt, if needed.
    Add Pesto and Salt

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