Cooking

Saute the orzo in butter for maximum flavor.

I’m going to make a confession here that will make at least one of my readers have a stroke: I secretly love Rice-a-Roni. I’ll also explain that I haven’t made it in years because it’s so insanely salty.

But I’ve figured out a way to get that Roni flavor without the extreme saltiness.

Ingredients

• 1 cup orzo pasta
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 Tbsp butter
• Dried thyme
• Salt, to taste

In traditional Roni fashion, melt the butter in a skillet. Add pasta and cook until golden brown; you’ll notice a nutty aroma in 3-5 minutes.

Add beef broth and bring to a boil. Sprinkle in some thyme. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until all liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Season with additional thyme and salt to taste.

Results

The Tiny Kitchen Assistant has no idea what Rice-a Roni is, since he’s never eaten it, but he does like this, preferably with as little visible thyme as possible. After all, kids don’t like flecks of flavor in their food.

Tags: kid-friendly, orzo, pasta, side dish, stovetop

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