Pasta and Grain Pilaf

From "What's for Dinner?" by Maryana Vollstedt. A combination of grains and pasta with subtle herb seasoning, slightly chewy. I was happy to find that my whole family loved this...even the 5 year old! Hooray! It's delicious.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
• 1⁄2 cup  chopped yellow onion
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1⁄2 cup long grain brown rice
• 1⁄2 cup pearl barley, rinsed
• 1⁄2 cup orzo pasta
• 3  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped fresh basil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground pepper
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped parsley

Directions

1. In large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion and garlic and saute until soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add rice, barley and orzo and stir until grains and pasta are coated.
3. Add chicken broth, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
4. Cover and simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 45 to 50 minutes.
5. Add parsley and fluff with a fork. Serve immediately.