Pasta & Rice... & Cheese

I don't know how many people have ever tried this but I suggest you do. Spaghetti with Basmati Rice, Broccoli, Chili Powder & Cheddar Cheese... It was actually a little heavy which I wasn't expecting since I had no real pasta sauce, I would assume it was the cheese rice combo... ha! My friend seemed surprisingly happy with the mix however he may have been lying because he didn't actually eat any of it, only a taste. Not the best confidence booster but baby steps are good I guess.

Try it out.

1 Cup Wild Basmati Rice Pilaf with Wasabi Peas ( I used the Trader Joe brand & it was tasty)

1 lb Broccoli

3 Teaspoons Chili Sauce/Paprika

1 Pinch o'Salt

1 Clove of Garlic

1 lb Thin Spaghetti

1 Cup Grated Cheddar Cheese

Its good to boil the water for the rice and pasta before cooking the broccoli, add 2.5 cups of water per box of basmati rice & 1 tablespoon of butter, bring to a boil then add contents. Return to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes. You now have rice...

I have never once measured out water to boil pasta, maybe I just never understood the point... Boil water in a large pot for the spaghetti, add a pinch of salt for flavor. Most store bought pastas take an average of 12min to cook once the water is boiling so keep in eye on it. Nothing worse then overcooked pasta. 12 min later you now have pasta...

Now saute the broccoli for a few minutes or until soft in the olive oil & seasoning, try not to let it get too soft because then you will just end up with soggy green mush. I also like a little crunch in it.

Take all the ingredients (no cheese yet) and throw into a large skillet or wok with a tiny bit of butter, anything big enough to mix around without sloshing food all around the stove top.

Saute this mix for 5 minutes mixing all the flavors together then remove from heat slap the grated cheese into the mix and enjoy.