Rice A Roni (Arroz con Fideos)

 

Ingredients:

2 cups rice (rinsed and drained)
1/2 cup angel-hair pasta, broken into small pieces - or vermicelli if you can find it
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 cube Knorr bouillon chicken
3 cups hot water

Directions:

In medium skillet (with lid), melt the butter or margarine over medium heat. Add pasta (crumbled up) , stirring, until lightly browned. Dissolve bouillon cube or soup mix in hot water and add to skillet.  Also add Rice. Bring to a simmer and once there seems to be no water visible ABOVE the rice cover. Simmer on low heat, covered, approximately 20 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.