Rosemary Rice Pilaf

This rice is great with Lemon Chicken or Dicy's Chicken Picatta recipe.  It is delicious and wonderfully aromatic!

1/4 cup Smart Balance, melt in saucepan
1-2 handfulls thin spaghetti (fideo cut), or orzo pasta
2 c. long grain rice (Jasmine or LG White rice)
(1 c. almonds, optional (we can't eat them))
1/4 to 1/2 c. Wild rice or wild rice blend
1 t. Salt
1 t. Pepper
1 t. Rosemary crushed
5 c. Boiling water
2 Chicken Bullion cubes (or 2 t. Chicken bullion)

In large saucepan, brown pasta, in 'butter', on low until golden.  Add rice, almonds (if using), and seasonings.  Pour in boiling water and add bullion cubes.  Quickly stir and put lid on.  Simmer on low for 20-25 minutes.  Turn off burner and let steam for one hour (optional). Fluff and serve.