Tallarines Y Espinacas (Mexican Noodles and Spinach) Recipe

Name: Tallarines Y Espinacas (Mexican Noodles and Spinach)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 (12 ounce) package fideos (original recipe called for 10 fideo coils ( see note below); ¼ cup chopped onion; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups beef broth; 1 ½ cups water; 1 cup tomato sauce; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 2 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped (you may substitute frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons cooking oil
1 (12 ounce) package fideos (original recipe called for 10 fideo coils ( see note below)
¼ cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 ½ cups water
1 cup tomato sauce
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
2 cups fresh spinach, coarsely chopped (you may substitute frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained)

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NOTE: Fideo is usually found in the Mexican or ethnic section of the grocery store.
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A common package size is 12 oz.
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If I can't find the small coil type, I just use 1 package of the large coil type.
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You can also substitute any other type of long thin or small shaped pasta you prefer.
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Heat oil in a large skillet.
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Fry fideos, turning periodically, until golden brown.
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Add the onions and garlic and cook for two more minutes, stirring often.
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Add beef broth, water, tomato sauce and seasonings.
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Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
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Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
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Add spinach.
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Mix thoroughly, making sure that fideo coils have fully separated.
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Continue cooking until almost all of the liquid is absorbed (about 10 minutes).
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Serve hot.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 (12 ounce) package fideos (original recipe called for 10 fideo coils ( see note below), ¼ cup chopped onion, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Tallarines Y Espinacas (Mexican Noodles and Spinach) 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.

Tallarines Y Espinacas (Mexican Noodles and Spinach)

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