Fideo Food

FIDEO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Toast the pasta: In a large oven-safe saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Break the pasta (!) into smaller pieces, about 2 inches long, and add to the oil. Season with salt. Stir with a wooden spoon so the pasta doesn't stick to the bottom, tossing to coat with the oil. Toast the pasta, stirring often, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Build the sauce: In a blender, purée the onion, garlic, tomatoes and 3 1/2 cups chicken stock until smooth.
• Finish the pasta: Add the red pepper flakes and butternut squash to the pan. Pour the tomato mixture from the blender over the pasta and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then place the saucepan in the center of the oven. Bake until it thickens to a stew-like consistency and the pasta is cooked, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup of stock if too thick. Stir in the basil and sprinkle with some cheese.
• Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls. Squeeze the lime over the pasta.

FIDEO

Steps:

• Heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the fideo, and fry until browned. Pour in half of the can of tomato sauce, and 1 cup of the water. Season with cumin, garlic salt and chili powder, and stir to blend. Bring to a boil, and cook until the liquid has almost evaporated.
• Stir in the remaining tomato sauce and water. Cover, and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the fideo is tender, and the sauce has thickened.