Wash the rice in a strainer.

Soak the rice in hot water for 15 minutes.

Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.

Add broken spaghetti pieces or orzo pasta to the melted butter.

Brown the pasta, being careful not to burn the butter.

Drain the soaked rice.

Add the drained rice to the pan with the butter and pasta.

Sauté the rice for 5 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning.

Brown the rice to a light brown color.

Add 4 cups of hot water and salt to the pan.

Cover the pan and bring to a boil.

Boil briskly for 5 minutes.

Reduce heat to low and cook until all the water is absorbed (approximately 15 minutes).

Stir once or twice during cooking to prevent burning.

Uncover and stir the rice before serving.