Parmesan Rice And Pasta Pilaf - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup vermicelli, finely broken, uncooked
2 tablespoons onions, diced
1 cup long-grain white rice, uncooked
1 1/4 cups hot chicken stock
1 1/4 cups hot water
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, ground
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat oil. Saute vermicelli and onion until golden brown, about 2 to 4 minutes over medium-high heat. Drain off oil.
Add rice, stock, water, pepper, and bay leaf. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes.
Fluff with fork. Cover and let stand 5-20 minutes.
Remove bay leaf. Sprinkle with cheese and serve immediately.