Easy Rice Pilaf

1/4 cup butter
2 handfuls vermicelli pasta (or spaghetti)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 cup long grain rice
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 1/2 cups water or chicken broth

Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Break vermicelli into small pieces and add to melted. Add almonds. Toast almonds and vermicelli in butter until they begin to be golden brown and fragrant. Add rice, salt and pepper, and broth. Bring to a boil, cover, turn to low, and cook for 25-30 minutes, until moisture is absorbed and rice is done.