Fideo

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

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.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1 Gather all ingredients.
2 Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add fideo; cook and stir until golden brown and toasted.
3 Add 1 cup water and 1/2 of the tomato sauce to fideo.
4 Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic salt; stir to blend.
5 Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has almost evaporated.
6 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.