Real Recipes

1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 Tbls. butter or margarine, melted
1 C. regular rice, uncooked
1 can cream of tomato soup
1~1/2 C. water
1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
1/4 C. cheese, parmesan, grated

Sauté onion and garlic in butter until onion is tender but not brown. Add rice and cook until golden, stirring constantly. Add soup, water, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling; stir. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer over low heat 20 to 30 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in parmesan cheese. Serve hot.