Step 1

In a large heated skillet or large sauce pan on medium high heat, add the olive oil.

Step 2

Add the rice and pasta, stir constantly.

Step 3

Do not let it burn.

Step 4

Stir for about a minute then add garlic and onions.

Step 5

Continue to cook for about another minute.

Step 6

Add contents of sauté pan to rice cooker, add the broth and all remaining ingredients; mix well.

Step 7

Close lid, start the cooking process.

Step 8

When the cooking process is complete, open the lid and stir, often times the herbs will have risen to the top.

Step 9

Discard the bay leaf and serve.

Step 10

Make sure the pan you brown the rice and pasta in has a lid that will fit securely on.

Step 11

Brown the rice and pasta as described above.

Step 12

Lower heat to medium, add the broth and all remaining ingredients; mix well.

Step 13

Cook according to rice package directions, which is usually cover, cook on medium to bring to a boil, about 10 minutes, without lifting the lid reduce heat to low and cook for an additional 20 minutes.

Step 14

At the end of the cooking time, open lid, stir, as the herbs will have settled at risen to the top of the rice, discard the bay leaf, and serve.

Step 15

Use the sauté setting, brown the rice and pasta, then add in the onions and garlic.

Step 16

Add all the remaining ingredients; then per the appliance instructions, use the rice setting to complete the cooking.