92 Reviews of Homemade Rice a Roni

From: Julesong

On May 23, 2002

I've made rice this way many a time, and it's good to see that others enjoy it, too! I usually use thin angel hair pasta instead of of spaghetti. There are a lot of things you can add in to this recipe, as well, such as dried minced onion, chopped green onion, almond slivers... all sorts of things. Just as commercially-produced Rice-A-Roni is versatile, so is doing it the old fashioned way.

From: Loves2Teach

On Mar 5, 2003

I made this tonight and it was sooooo good and easy!! I loved that I get to choose what i want in it. The only thing i did different was i added 1 clove of garlic and 1/4 onion chopped at the begining. My husband is pretty picky, so this is nice because i can make his (beef- will use beef instead of chicken broth) and mine (this recipe) without having to waste 1/2 a box of each. Thanks so much for sharing this! I will definatly have to make this again!

From: *sandra*

On Jan 24, 2005

Fun, easy, cheap, and not as salty as the boxed version....but every bit as tasty. I browned the rice along with the spaghetti in Step 1 with great results. Loved it!

From: sugarpea

On Apr 30, 2006

Delicious. I used whole wheat pasta, brown rice and took others' suggestions adding slivered almonds, parsley, chives, 1/2tsp garlic powder, 1/2tsp onion powder, 3/4tsp salt and increased the homemade broth to 3 1/2cups. I browned the rice in olive oil, simmered it for 20 minutes then added the pasta (pre-browned in another pan) and simmered for another 25 minutes. Worked beautifully and is much healthier.

From: BRichards

On Nov 13, 2004

I used vermicelli. To save time, I broke up a whole 16 oz pkg & store it in a ziploc bag with the recipe taped on it so it'd be ready to cook up whenever I wanted some. I also add 1/2 tsp onion powder & a dash of garlic powder with the broth (whatever flavor I have that will go with the meal). I've made this several times & it's always been a hit.

From: HeidiSue

On Nov 12, 2007

This is soooo good! I am so happy to be able to make this home made, the box stuff has so much in it I don't want my family to eat. Today I made it with chicken broth for my kids and they gobbled it up. I am also making it again tonight for my husband, but a beef version. I will be adding sauteed mushrooms and peas to it and I know it will be wonderful! This one will make a weekly appearence on our dinner table! Thanks! **11/12/07 - I thought it worth mentioning that tonight I used orzo pasta instead of the vermicelli with great results. Much easier not having to break up the pasta.

From: Ranikabani

On Oct 29, 2002

This was so tasty. I changed it a bit because I didn't have the exact ingredients on hand. I put 1/2 pkg Knorrs Veg soup mix, 1 pkg Liptons cup o' soup, 1 cup rice, 1 cup spaghetti, 2 tbsp margarine, 1 tsp oil. Fried these ingredients until noodles were brown. Then added 4 1/2 cups of water. Turned the heat halfway down and covered until the liquid disappeared. It was great and the kids loved it. Thanks for the recipe.

From: Lori Mama

On Jul 20, 2009

Simple, easy and very tasty. I used vegetable broth, as my son is a vegetarian, but would be equally as good made with any other flavoured broth. I added some onion and carrot to the mix and finished with some chopped parsley. I sauteed the rice/pasta in a combination butter/oil, added the stock, brought to a boil and finished in the oven. I generally have more luck with the rice not sticking in the pot that way. Perfect.

From: Susang

On Sep 15, 2007

I wish I had found this years ago. I've made it once a week now for the past month. Trying out different variations each time. Made enchiladas and this. Just added some taco seasoning and some onion and garlic it was a nice addition to the enchiladas. Took some to my young nephew who just moved out on his own and he devoured it! Have also put in on our board at work and several have taken the recipe to try. Thanks!

From: Sidd

On May 20, 2003

I've made this 4 times now and everytime I do something a little different to go with whatever I'm cooking. I did try it the first time with brown rice, and it did not work out at all, it never did get done enough where it wasn't crunchy. I will keep making this, it sure is easy and delicious!! I think I even like this better than than Rice a roni.