Basic Spanish Rice

Directions

Place quartered tomatoes and water in blender jar; puree.

Pour into large pot, add onion, and boil.

Add rice, garlic paste, salt, Tabasco, and molasses.

Lower heat and simmer, covered, until rice has absorbed almost all the water, usually 40 to 45 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes, parsley, and tomato sauce, stir well, and cover.

Fry bacon crisp in skillet; remove and blot on paper towels.

Sauté green pepper in bacon drippings; remove using slotted spoon and add to rise mixture.

Crumble bacon and add to rice mixture. Mix well and remove from heat.

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Lightly oil bottom of 1-quart casserole; pour rice mixture into it and bake for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.