Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot. Add the onion and sauté for 7-8 minutes, until translucent

Step 2

Reduce the heat to low, add the crushed tomatoes, water and salt. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to a boil

Step 3

Add the rice and stir well. Reduce the heat to low again, cover and let simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the rice starts to soften (increase the time to 30-35 minutes if using brown rice or until  the brown rice is tender).

Step 4

Take the pot off the heat and keep it covered for another 10 minutes or until the rice has cooked completely