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