Step 1

In a medium saucepan, saute pasta in butter until lightly browned.

Step 2

Stir in rice and spices until it is all coated in butter.

Step 3

Add the broth, stir.

Step 4

Bring skillet to a boil. Cover with a tight fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Simmer lightly until broth is absorbed, about 15 minutes. If liquid is absorbed and rice is not cooked through, add a little more hot water or broth and cover until the liquid is absorbed.

Step 5

Remove from heat. Fluff the rice with a fork. Serve.