Baked Fideo Recipe

Name: Baked Fideo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Roma tomatoes, cored and halved; 1 large onion, roughly chopped; 8 garlic cloves, halved; 1/2 cup water; 2 teaspoons coarse salt; 12 ounces fideo, vermicelli, or angel hair pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces; 6 dried chipotle chiles; 2 cups vegetable stock or water; 3/4 cup grated anejo cheese; 1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut into 8 wedges; 1 small bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped; Crema or sour cream (optional)

Servings: persons

2 pounds Roma tomatoes, cored and halved
1 large onion, roughly chopped
8 garlic cloves, halved
1/2 cup water
2 teaspoons coarse salt
12 ounces fideo, vermicelli, or angel hair pasta, broken into 1-inch pieces
6 dried chipotle chiles
2 cups vegetable stock or water
3/4 cup grated anejo cheese
1 avocado, halved, seeded, peeled, and cut into 8 wedges
1 small bunch cilantro, leaves only, chopped
Crema or sour cream (optional)

1
In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, garlic, water, and salt.
2
Puree until smooth.
3
Set aside.
4
Preheat the oven to 350F.
5
Lightly oil a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
6
Heat the olive oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium-low heat.
7
Add the broken pasta and saute, stirring frequently to avoid burning, until deep golden brown.
8
Add the chiles and cook, stirring, 2 minutes longer.
9
Stir in the tomato puree and the stock or water and bring to a simmer.
10
Pour into the baking dish.
11
Cover with aluminum foil and bake 10 to 15 minutes, until all the liquid has been absorbed and the noodles are tender.
12
Uncover and sprinkle the cheese over the top.
13
Turn the oven temperature up to 400F and bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.
14
Arrange the avocado slices on top, sprinkle with the cilantro, drizzle with the crema if desired, and serve.
15
Variation: Saute 1 pound mushrooms, sliced, with 1 onion finely diced, and 1 small bunch epazote, leaves only, in olive oil and stir into the fideo mixture before baking.

760

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds Roma tomatoes, cored and halved, 1 large onion, roughly chopped, 8 garlic cloves, halved, 1/2 cup water, and more.

Yes, Baked Fideo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Baked Fideo

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Variations & substitutions

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