Rinse the rice thoroughly in cold water, then drain well.
Finely chop the onion and garlic. Dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
Add the diced tomatoes and tomato paste, stir well, and cook for 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper. Add oregano or basil for extra flavor, if desired.
Add the rice and stir to coat each grain with the tomato mixture.
Pour in the water or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15-18 minutes, or until the rice is tender and has absorbed all the liquid.
Remove from heat and let the rice rest, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
Fluff with a fork before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley for extra freshness.
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