Fideo Seco + VIDEO

Mmm… Fideo Seco. I mean, who doesn’t love a big bowl of pasta?!!

What do you call a fake noodle? An Impasta! Lol.

These are the types of corny jokes my son used to tell me. Now he tells me fart jokes and thinks “duty” is funny word.

With age, his palate has developed. Before I couldn’t buy enough chicken nuggets. Nowadays, he is happy with a plate of Mexican Pasta Noodles.

How to Make Fideo Seco

Start by making the tomato sauce.

• Chipotle, onion, tomatoes, garlic, water, bouillon all go in the blender.

Vegetarian Option: Use vegetable bouillon, or water + salt.

Not into spicy food, omit the chipotle.
You like it hot? Add 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce instead of just 1.

More Mexican Vegetarian Recipes: Pumpkin Chipotle Soup, Arroz Blanco, Potato Taquitos

• Blend until smooth.
• Then, set it aside until ready to use.

The sauce should be thin. Depending on your blender, you might need to strain the sauce to remove any chunks.

Pro Tip: You want to make your sauce first because the next step requires your undivided attention.

We like to use tomato sauces as the base in many of our Mexican recipes. For example: Caldo de Albondigas, Entomatadas, Pescado a la Veracruzana

• Heat oil in a pot.
• Then add the fideo pasta.
• Stir constantly. About 3 minutes.

Stir constantly, or you will burn it. If it burns, there’s no way to save it!
Kinda like unscrambling an egg. It’s “impastable.” Ha!

When people say Mexican fideo, they usually think of the soup, Sopa de Fideo.

This is the same noodle, but here, we are using it to make Fideo Seco. Basically, the pasta is vermicelli cut into tiny pieces.

FYI: You can substitute fideo with cut angel hair pasta or cut capellini pasta.

• Once the fideo is toasted and golden, add the tomato mixture.
• Stir, put a lid on the stock pot, and turn the heat down low.

It will only take about 10 minutes or until the liquid is absorbed. The noodles should be soft, tender, and taste delicious.

Note: This is also a good time to check if it needs salt.

Optional additions:

• Peas
• Carrots
• Calabacitas
• Green Beans
• Broccoli
• Chicken
• Ham

How easy was that?! This is a basic Fideo Seco recipe, but please adapt it to make it your own.

You can add some or all of these to make an easy one pot meal. Or serve as a side dish.

My Rule of Thumb: If I can add a vegetable (or two) to a dish, I add it.

More Mexican Pasta Recipes: Espagueti Verde, Ensalada de Coditos, Espagueti a la Crema

How Long Does Fideo Seco Last?

• Fideo seco lasts 3-5 days in the fridge.
• Fideo seco last 1-2 months in the freezer.

To reheat from the freezer:

• Place in a microwavable container. Add 1/4 cup water and heat for 4-5 minutes.
• Or in a stock pot, cook on medium-high heat with 1/4 cup water for 10-15 minutes.

Ideas for Toppings:
Sour Cream
Crema Mexicana
Diced Avocado
Queso Fresco
Cotija
Queso Panela

Once you’ve made this dish, you’ll make it over and over again. A versatile and yummy recipe for everyone in the family. Hope you enjoy!

Print Recipe

4.5 from 4 votes

Fideo Seco

Fideo Seco is a traditional Mexican recipe made of noodles and cooked in a tomato sauce. Mildly spicy and ready in minutes. This dish makes a great side dish or yummy light lunch. 

Prep Time7 mins

Cook Time15 mins

Total Time22 mins

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: 4

Calories: 281kcal

Author: Maggie Unzueta

Ingredients

• 3 Roma tomatoes cut in half
• ¼ onion chopped
• 1 garlic clove whole
• 1 pepper chipotle in adobo sauce
• 1 cup water
• 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
• 2 tablespoon oil
• 1- 7 oz package of Fideo

Instructions

• Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle, water, and bouillon in a blender.
• Blend until smooth.
• Set aside until ready to use.
• In a large stock pot, heat the olive oil.
• Add the fideo.
• Stir constantly until it is golden brown. About 2-3 minutes.
• Do not leave this alone or it will burn.
• Add the tomato mixture.
• Stir and cover with a lid.
• Reduce heat on low.
• Cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the liquid has absorbed.
• Serve.
• Optional toppings - avocado, Queso Añejo, sour cream.
• Enjoy.

Notes

HOW LONG DOES FIDEO SECO LAST?

• Fideo seco lasts 3-5 days in the fridge.
• Fideo seco last 1-2 months in the freezer.

To reheat from the freezer:

• Place in a microwavable container. Add 1/4 cup water and heat for 4-5 minutes.
• Or in a stock pot, cook on medium-high heat with 1/4 cup water for 10-15 minutes.

Optional Toppings: 

Sour cream, avocado, cheese. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Fideo Seco

Amount Per Serving

Calories 281 Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*

Fat 7g11%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Sodium 114mg5%

Potassium 137mg4%

Carbohydrates 50g17%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 387IU8%

Vitamin C 7mg8%

Calcium 15mg2%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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