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    Home » Recipes » Vegetarian » Fideo Seco + VIDEO

    Fideo Seco + VIDEO

    Last Updated April 13, 2023. Originally Posted November 5, 2019 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Make traditional Mexican Fideo Seco in a few steps with this delicious recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, you'll love this savory pasta dish.
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    Fideo seco served on a large white plate
    Fideo seco served with Mexican cream and sliced avocado.

    Fideo seco served with Mexican crema and sliced avocado.

    Get ready to satisfy your pasta cravings with a delicious bowl of Fideo Seco! 

    This Mexican pasta dish is the perfect combination of flavors and textures that will make you say, “yum!” And the best part? 

    Serve as a tasty side dish or as a main dish with a lots of sour cream and avocado slices.

    Next to Espagueti Verde, I make this recipe all the time! It’s easy to make in just a few simple steps with simple ingredients.

    Ingredients

    The ingredients needed to make Fideo Seco labeled and sitting on a marble surface.

    • Fresh tomatoes
    • White Onion
    • Garlic clove
    • Chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
    • Water
    • Chicken bouillon
    • Oil
    • Fideo Pasta package

    Fideo is basically vermicelli pasta cut into tiny pieces. Look for thin spaghetti noodles at the grocery store.

    In this recipe, we’ll be using a tomato-based sauce that adds a burst of flavor to the fideo noodles. 

    Swap Out Options:

    You can substitute fideo with angel hair pasta or capellini pasta cut into small 1-inch pieces. 

    Instead of olive oil, use vegetable oil, canola oil, grapeseed oil. 

    To use chicken stock, omit the water and chicken bouillon.

    Instructions

    Tomato and chipotle blending a food processor.

    Start by making the tomato-chipotle puree.

    • Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, chipotle chile, water, and bouillon in a blender.
    • Blend until smooth.

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

    Do you like it hot? Use 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce instead of just one.

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

    To use canned tomato sauce, blend with the chipotle until smooth. Taste for salt. Omit the other sauce ingredients. 

    Pro Tip: 

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

    Cooking fideo pasta in a large stock pot with tomato sauce.

    • In a large stock pot or a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. 
    • Add the pasta, stirring constantly until it is golden brown. About 2-3 minutes.
    • Pour in the tomato puree to pot with the fried noodles.
    • Stir and cover with a lid.
    • Reduce heat on low.

    Stir constantly until it reaches a golden brown color. Do not 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.

    For a variation, you can add some meat and other ingredients to create a one-pot wonder like Fideo con Carne. 

    The Name Game:

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

    Mexican fideo pasta cooked with tomato sauce in a large stock pot.

    • Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the liquid has absorbed.
    • Serve with your favorite toppings.

    Check the pot after 8 minutes.  The liquid should be absorbed. The noodles should be soft, al dente, and taste delicious.

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

    Topping ides: 

    Avocado, Queso Añejo, cotija cheese, queso fresco, chopped and fresh cilantro leaves, or sour cream. Choose one or all of these toppings. 

    Storing and Reheating Instructions:

    Place any remaining noodles in an airtight container. Store for up to 4 days. 

    To reheat, place in the microwave for 2 minutes. Serve with desired toppings and enjoy. 

    Joke of the Day: 

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

    Fideo seco served on a large white plate and topped with avocado slices and sour cream.

    More Mexican Pasta Recipes:

    • Ensalada de Coditos
    • Espagueti a la Crema
    • Espagueti Rojo
    • Espagueti blanco

    Fideo Seco is a great recipe for those busy nights when you want something delicious, but don’t have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.  This traditional Mexican dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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    Fideo seco served with Mexican cream and sliced avocado.

    Fideo Seco

    Make traditional Mexican Fideo Seco in a few steps with this delicious recipe! Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, you'll love this savory pasta dish.
    4.97 from 53 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 7 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 22 minutes 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
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    This post was recently republished. You might remember the old pictures. 

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

    Filed Under: Lunch Recipes, Mexican, Recipes, 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. Chenee

      April 13, 2023 at 10:55 am

      5 stars
      What an interesting recipe! I’m looking forward to trying it with lots of guacamole on top!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 14, 2023 at 11:24 am

        Indeed, Fideo Seco is a unique and delicious dish! The idea of topping it with guacamole sounds absolutely delightful, adding a creamy and flavorful element to the dish. Enjoy!

        Reply
    2. Allyson

      April 13, 2023 at 11:12 am

      5 stars
      The tomatoes and the chipotle peppers blended great with the pasta and other flavors mixed in. My kids and I loved it. I highly recommend trying this out!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 14, 2023 at 11:23 am

        It’s wonderful to hear that you and your kids enjoyed the Fideo Seco recipe! Hope you make this recipe again soon.

        Reply
    3. Eva

      April 14, 2023 at 12:34 pm

      5 stars
      Easy peasy! I added 2 chipotle peppers as I like Fideo-Seco spicy. Delicious recipe!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        April 17, 2023 at 7:25 am

        Glad you liked this Fideo Seco recipe. Customizing recipes to suit your taste preferences is one of the joys of cooking at home. Hope you make it again soon!

        Reply
    4. Whitney

      May 18, 2023 at 6:06 pm

      5 stars
      The flavors are delicious, great way to introduce the kids to new foods!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 19, 2023 at 7:12 am

        That’s wonderful to hear! Fideo seco is indeed a flavorful and comforting dish, it’s fantastic that your kids enjoyed it.

        Reply
    5. Carrie Robinson

      May 18, 2023 at 6:07 pm

      5 stars
      I have never heard of this before! I didn’t even know that there is a Mexican pasta dish. This needs to happen in my house asap. 🙂

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 19, 2023 at 7:14 am

        It’s a simple yet satisfying meal that you can easily prepare in your own home. Hope you give it a try and enjoy the wonderful flavors of Fideo seco!

        Reply
    6. dina and bruce miller

      May 18, 2023 at 7:52 pm

      5 stars
      The clove and chipolte are such an amazing combo that we would not have thought of! So good!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 19, 2023 at 7:21 am

        Glad you enjoyed this flavorful Fideo seco. Hope you make this recipe again soon!

        Reply
    7. Sara Welch

      May 18, 2023 at 11:09 pm

      5 stars
      Enjoyed this for dinner and it was a savory success! Quick, easy and delicious; definitely, a new favorite recipe!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 19, 2023 at 7:48 am

        Happy to hear you liked it. It’s so delicious!

        Reply
    8. Ieva

      May 18, 2023 at 11:56 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious, and so so quick and simple to make! We didn’t have any avocados to make guacamole this time, but I cannot wait to try it with guacamole – sounds amazing!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        May 19, 2023 at 7:57 am

        Thank you! Hope you get to enjoy it with guacamole soon and continue to savor the deliciousness of this recipe!

        Reply
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