Homemade Rice-A-Roni

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoon sbutter
• 1 cup spaghetti or vermicellibroken into 1/2 inch piece s
• 1 1/2 cup slong grain white rice
• 4 cup schicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 tablespoon schopped parsley
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoesoptional

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat.
2. Add the pasta to the pan and cook until browned, about 3 5 minutes.
3. Add the rice to the pan and cook for 1 more minute.
4. Add the chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, onion powder and pepper to the pan.
5. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Cover the pan and turn the heat to low.
6. Cook for approximately 15 minutes or until all the liquid is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and sprinkle with parsley.
7. Stir in tomatoes if using, then serve.