Basic Spanish Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Place quartered tomatoes and water in blender jar; puree.
2. 2
   Pour into large pot, add onion, and boil.
3. 3
   Add rice, garlic paste, salt, Tabasco, and molasses.
4. 4
   Lower heat and simmer, covered, until rice has absorbed almost all the water, usually 40 to 45 minutes.
5. 5
   Add chopped tomatoes, parsley, and tomato sauce, stir well, and cover.
6. 6
   Fry bacon crisp in skillet; remove and blot on paper towels.
7. 7
   Saute green pepper in bacon drippings; remove using slotted spoon and add to rise mixture.
8. 8
   Crumble bacon and add to rice mixture.
9. 9
   Mix well and remove from heat.
10. 10
    Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
11. 11
    Lightly oil bottom of 1-quart casserole; pour rice mixture into it and bake for 20 minutes, or until rice is tender.