FIDEOS: Classic Mexican Comfort Food, Perfect in its Simplicity

fideo pasta

🥗Healthier: whole wheat fideo

💰Cheaper: spaghetti

Whole wheat fideo is more nutritious; spaghetti is often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier; canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Heat a large skillet on the stovetop over medium-high heat.

Add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom of the pan.

Once the oil is hot, add the fideo pasta and stir continuously until they get nice and toasted, which takes a few minutes.

As the fideo starts to change color, add in the diced onion to cook it simultaneously with the pasta, stirring to prevent burning.

Continue to toast until the majority of the fideo turns golden brown.

Add the can of tomato sauce to the skillet and give it a quick stir.

Pour in the water (about 2 cups for a side dish, or 3-4 cups for a soup).

Add the seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cumin, stirring until dissolved into the liquid.

Let the mixture come to a boil, then reduce the burner to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 15 minutes or until the fideo is tender.

After 15 minutes, remove from the burner and let it set for a few minutes before serving.

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