Fideo

Fideo is easy to make with toasted pasta simmered in tomato sauce seasoned with cumin, garlic, and chili powder for a comforting Mexican side dish.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 288 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 (8 ounce) package fideo pasta
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce, divided
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1.5 cups water, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Stir in remaining 1/2 cup water and remaining tomato sauce. Cover and cook over medium heat until fideo is tender and sauce thickens, about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Gather all ingredients.

Step 3

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add fideo; cook and stir until golden brown and toasted.

Step 4

Add 1 cup water and 1/2 of the tomato sauce to fideo.

Step 5

Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt; stir to blend.

Step 6

Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has almost evaporated.