Step 1

Wash and pre-sort the short-grain organic rice

Step 2

Put the organic short-grain rice and measured stock into a large flat-bottomed pot with a tight-fitting lid on high heat Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, basil, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper to the pot at this time. Stir a few times, cook for about 4 minutes on high heat before reducing heat to low. Cook for about 10 minutes. Do not remove the lid.

Step 3

Meanwhile, place medium skillet on medium heat, add 2 tablespoons of butter, once melted add the diced yellow onion, cook 3-4 minutes before adding minced garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from the heat.

Step 4

At this time add the fresh organic broccoli, sauteed onions, and garlic to the large flat-bottomed pot, add the Alfredo sauce, and lightly stir till ingredients are combined. It should be creamy looking but not too runny. Let cook on lowest heat setting covered with a tight-fitting lid until the broccoli is firm but tender and the rice is completely cooked about 6-8 minutes.

Step 5

Add the grated Parmesan Cheese and stir the rice mixture, careful not to break down the rice grains. Serve while hot with a few optional pepper flakes