Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
  2. Add onion and saute 1 minute.
  3. Add rice, then cook and stir for 2 minutes more.
  4. Stir in water, bouillon, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes (don't lift the lid!).
  6. Remove saucepan from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Rice should be tender but slightly firm, and the mixture should be creamy (if necessary, stir in a little hot water to reach desired consistency).
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese.