April 24, 2024
Fideos Secos with Chorizo and Crushed Tomatoes
Cheesy, creamy, tomato pasta with chorizo
Minutes Prep time: 35
Minutes Total time: 45
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate
Ingredients
Ingredients
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1/2 pkg (1 lb each) Dried, Vermicelli (Fideos) noodles
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1 tablespoon Vegetable or Olive Oil
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8 ounces fresh Mexican pork chorizo, casings removed
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1 can (28 oz each) Hunt's® Crushed Tomatoes
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2 chipotle pepper, seeded (if you wish) and finely chopped
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2 cups chicken broth, vegetable broth, or water
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1/4 cup Mexican crema, creme fraiche, or heavy cream
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup grated Mexican queso anejo, Parmesan or Romano cheese
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1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, and cut into cubes
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1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Fideos Secos with Chorizo and Crushed Tomatoes
Nutrition information
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 153 mg | 15% |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g | 13% |
| Cholesterol | 59 mg | 20% |
| Total Fat | 31 g | 47% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 20% |
| Calories | 485 kcal | 24% |
| Sodium | 2112 mg | 88% |
| Protein | 16 g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 11 g | 54% |
| Sugars | 8 g | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 18 mg | 30% |
Directions
Directions
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Step one
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lay noodles on baking sheet. Brush or spray on both sides liberally with oil, bake 8 minutes. Turn noodles over and bake 7 or 8 minutes, until richly brown.
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Step two
Set a large (12 inch) skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo. Cook, stirring regularly, until cooked through and browned, about 8 minutes. Scoop onto paper towels, keeping as much rendered fat in the pan as possible.
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Step three
Return the pan to the heat and raise temperature to medium-high. Add the tomatoes and the chipotle peppers; stir until reduced and thick, about 5 minutes.
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Step four
Stir in the broth or water. When the liquid comes to a boil, add the noodles. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, breaking apart the noodle nests and nestling the noodles into the broth, until as dente, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the crema and half of the cheese. Taste and season with salt.
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Step five
Divide amoung 4 deep serving plates. Sprinkle with remaining cheese, chorizo, avocado, and cilantro.
Tips
Dried vermicelli noodles are called fideos in Mexican groceries. The thinnest ones called "angel hair," the ones sold in nests, work best for this recipe.
Preparation images
Fideos Secos with Chorizo and Crushed Tomatoes
Nutrition information
