Mushroom Pasta Pilaf

A rice side dish that is simple to make using ingredients commonly stocked in kitchen pantries.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 small onion, chopped
1/4 cup butter
1 1/3 cups uncooked ring, orzo or other small pasta
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can beef consomme, undiluted
1 cup water
1 (7-ounce) can mushroom stems and pieces, undrained
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
Freshly ground pepper to taste

Cooking Directions:

1. In a large skillet, sauté onion in butter until tender.
2. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until pasta is tender and liquid is absorbed.

Makes 6 to 8 servings.