• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
Mamá Maggie's Kitchen
  • Recipes
    • Appetizers
    • Beef
    • Breakfast
    • Chicken
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Side Dishes
    • Soups
    • Vegetarian
    • Healthy
    • Mexican
    • Holiday Recipes
    • Learn
  • Cookbooks
  • Shop
  • Courses
    • Tamales
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
  • Courses
  • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • Recipes
    • Cookbooks
    • Courses
    • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
    • YouTube
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian » Fideo Seco + VIDEO

    Fideo Seco + VIDEO

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted November 5, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

    This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Fideo Seco is a pasta lovers dream! It's made of noodles smothered in a savory and mildly spicy tomato sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!!
    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe
    Fideo Seco (or Mexican Pasta Noodles) 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. by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Fideo Seco, or Mexican Pasta, in a white bowl topped with diced avocado and shredded cheese.

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

    Joke of the Day: 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.

     

    A plate with a roma tomatoes cut in half, a chipotle pepper, onion, garlic clove.

    How to Make It

    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

    Tomatoes and chopped onion in blender.

    • 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

    Mexican fideo in a stockpot

    • 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.

    “Seco” means “dry” in Spanish.
    Some people also refer to this dish as “Sopa Seca,” or dry soup.

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

    Tomato sauce and fideo in a stock pot.

    • 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
    • Cooked ground beef

    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 such as in Fideo con Carne. Or serve as a side dish.

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

    Fideo Seco topped with avocado and cheese.

    How Long Does It 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!

    Hungry for More?

    Be sure to subscribe to my newsletter and follow along on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter for my latest recipes and videos.

    Did you make this recipe? Please rate the recipe below!

    Fideo Seco, or Mexican Pasta, topped with diced avocado and shredded cheese

    Fideo Seco

    Fideo Seco is a pasta lovers dream! It's made of noodles smothered in a savory and mildly spicy tomato sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes!!
    4.72 from 7 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 7 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    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.

    Video

    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

    Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 114mg | Potassium: 137mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 387IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
    Tried this recipe?Mention @MamaMaggiesKitchen or tag #MamaMaggiesKitchen!

    Filed Under: Vegetarian

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Mimi

      January 17, 2019 at 7:41 pm

      This looks really good! I love how quick and convenient it is

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 10:49 am

        Right! That’s what I love about Fideo Seco. It’s easy and quick.

        Reply
    2. Monica

      January 18, 2019 at 5:25 am

      I can’t believe how some people 😉 can make cooking look soooo easy! Thank you for this recipe – I’m saving it for later.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 10:55 am

        Awww… that’s very sweet of you to say. Hope you try this recipe for Fideo Seco.

        Reply
    3. Diana

      January 18, 2019 at 10:41 am

      Wow, instantly hungry. Five stars – what a perfect snack or side dish.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 11:45 am

        Thank you. Yes, this fideo seco makes a great side dish.

        Reply
    4. Erin

      January 18, 2019 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      My mouth is watering, this looks delicious! It also doesn’t look to difficult to execute. I love the ‘impasta’ joke 😉

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 11:47 am

        Thank you!! 🙂

        Reply
    5. Sophia

      January 18, 2019 at 12:25 pm

      5 stars
      This looks great. Quick and easy recipes are my favorite thing to do.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 11:47 am

        I’m all about easy recipes. This fideo seco is one of them.

        Reply
    6. Sara

      January 18, 2019 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a fun recipe to make with kids; not to mention quite delicious, as well!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 11:48 am

        I totally agree. My son loves fideo seco.

        Reply
    7. Chelle Dizon

      January 18, 2019 at 5:43 pm

      I’m still laughing at that Impasta joke lol! I’ve never tried this recipe but saved this link so I can check it again.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 11:49 am

        Thank you. 🙂 I’ll be here all week.

        Reply
      • Sandra

        January 10, 2020 at 9:30 am

        It’s great, the family isn’t spicy, I want to try it spicy, I may make a separate batch!

        Reply
        • Maggie U

          August 13, 2020 at 4:21 pm

          That’s a good idea! Glad you enjoyed this

    8. Fatima Torres

      January 19, 2019 at 12:07 am

      3 stars
      This reminds me of a pasta dish we make in DR that is dry pasta as well. Curious if it’s the same.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 12:58 pm

        That’s interesting. I’ll have to research it. I’ve never seen Fideo Seco anywhere else but Mexico.

        Reply
    9. Andrew

      January 19, 2019 at 3:02 am

      Wow, I never heard about fideo seco! Thanks for sharing recipe !

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 1:07 pm

        I’m happy to introduce you to this recipe. Fideo Seco is super tasty. Love it!

        Reply
    10. Stephanie Jeannot

      January 19, 2019 at 6:07 am

      It looks like a pretty good dish. Seems easy to make at that.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 1:08 pm

        Thank you. Fideo Seco is not hard to make at all. Plus, it makes a great side dish.

        Reply
    11. Rosey

      January 19, 2019 at 6:49 am

      I asked my son if he knew what a fake noodle was, and he said, ‘an impasta.’ We are no longer speaking (kidding). 🙂 This looks great as usual.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        January 21, 2019 at 1:08 pm

        Sounds like your son and I speak the same language. LOL!

        Reply
    12. Vanessa

      February 10, 2020 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      I love this as a quick meal with loads of avocado and cheese. My oldest son always devours any extra i try to hide in the fridge for lunch the next day. I love this recipe, thank you so much for sharing!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        March 4, 2020 at 8:55 am

        That makes me so happy to hear. This recipe is a keeper, if I say so myself! 😀

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About Maggie
    • Privacy Policy
    • Cookie Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • PR/ Advertise
    • Email maggie @ mamamaggieskitchen.com