Pink Rice with Varsano Variations - Varsano Family Roots

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 red tomato, finely chopped
• 2 shallots or 1/2 medium red onion, minced
• 5 cloves garlic, minced (substitute garlic powder for a more mild flavor)
• 2 tsp tomato paste
• 1 Tbsp parsley, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• salt to taste
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2½ cups water