Spicy, smoky, and topped with creamy adornments like crema, queso fresco, and avocado, Fideo Seco is the spaghetti-like Mexican pasta dish you didn't know you've been missing. Perfect for serving as a budget-friendly main or a cozy side dish, this recipe for fideo noodles in tomato-chipotle sauce is destined to become a family favorite.
In a blender add tomatoes, chipotle chile, sauce, and water and puree until smooth.
Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat and add fideo. Stir until fideo is slightly toasted, but not burned.
Transfer fideo to a bowl and reserve.
Add the onions and garlic to skillet. Stir until onions are translucent.
Add tomato puree, salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir and let mixture come to a boil. Add fideo and continue to boil for 15 minutes until liquid absorbs.
Serve fideo topped with toppings of your choice.
Notes
Optional Variations:
Vegan - While this recipe is naturally vegetarian, simply omit the cheese and crema (or use your favorite vegan substitutions) to make it entirely plant-based.
Gluten-Free Fideos - Swap in your favorite GF angel hair or thin spaghetti broken into small fideos.
Purely Pantry - If you want to make this recipe using only pantry ingredients, make sure to stock up on canned whole tomatoes, frozen onions, and jarred minced garlic.
Fideo Tacos or Fideo Tortas - If you love carbs on carbs (who doesn't?!?), load your fideos into warm corn tortillas or crusty bolillos, then top with all your favorite garnishes for a hearty meal.