A family favorite for every night of the week. The first rice-a-roni product was created in 1958 when vince inspired by an armenian style rice pilaf placed rice and pasta in a box with a dry seasoning mix. Originally named for its combination of half rice and half pasta rice-a-roni quickly became a staple in american families’ meals. Today our rice-a-roni products combine rice pasta and the perfect mix of seasonings to create delicious family pleasing side dishes and main dish recipes.