Reviewed: Apr. 11, 2012

This is delicious. It has a nice chili flavor and a little heat but not spicy. I scaled this back to 2 servings and it still made quite a bit. I used Del Fuerte salsa de tomate (mexican tomato sauce) and some chicken broth I had leftover in the fridge instead of water. I had to add more liquid than called for as it evaporated quickly and the dish came out a little dry after the ten minute simmer. I'd add a little onion and a bit more garlic next time. Do top this with a bit of sour cream it takes it over the top good! This was easy and very fast from start to serving. Thanks tinyant1!

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~TxCin~ILove2Ck

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

Living In: Corpus Christi, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Mar. 17, 2012

My first time having Fideo was when I was a teenage (25 yrs ago). I was at my boyfriends house and his mom made this. It was served with a dollop of Cream Cheese. I never knew what it was called until I made this recipe! It was delicious. My family loved it. I will not be sharing the story about when I first had it!

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Home Town: Buena Park, California, USA

Living In: Paramount, California, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2011

Wow. Thanks just like mom made. After covering, I like to cook pasta in the hot sauce for 15 min. Add anything to make it your own.

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artr

Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2011

I made this using gluten-free thin spaghetti. I did have to add more water and cook the noodles a little longer, as I expected. Made a super-delicious filling for spaghetti tacos!

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Mary M.

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Overland Park, Kansas, USA

Reviewed: Apr. 25, 2011

Great alternative to Spanish rice! I doubled the recipe for company and added a bit of extra water because I found it to be a little dry with just what it called for.

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kfaro07

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Living In: Selma, California, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 17, 2011

This dish was pretty good. I added fresh garlic to the sauce and halved the chili powder. I also mixed in cilantro right before serving and some pre cooked chicken. I would probably make again.

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AVARGAS1

Reviewed: Dec. 2, 2010

EXCELLENT! I sauted 1/2 onion along with the fideo for about 7 minutes stirring constantly so that the fideo wouldn't burn. Added 2 garlic cloves for 30 seconds. Added 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1/2 can tomato sauce, cumin, and salt. After liquid became creamy I added the 2nd half of the sauce as directed.So I really didn't change it up that much. Just added personal tastes. I will definetly use this recipe again. Oh..when I ate it I had shredded chicken with white corn tortillas on the side. THIS ONE IS A KEEPER!

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Jilly Bean

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: San Antonio, Texas, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 28, 2010

this is a great recipe i make this all the time but i use a seperate pan and dice up pork chops and add jalapeno and onion and cook until done then mix up real mayo and lemon juice and serve noodle and pork on tortillas with the mayo mix love it it is awsome even better when used on corn tortilla

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gina

Reviewed: Sep. 6, 2010

I love it. I did use 2 teaspoons of Knorr and it came out good.

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Alex of Modesto, Ca

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: San Francisco, California, USA

Living In: Modesto, California, USA

Reviewed: May 5, 2010

This recipe was ok and a good starting off point. I prefer to sweat and brown garlic, onions, and the vermicelli and then add chicken broth and a can of diced tomatoes instead of the sauce and water. It gives it a much more delicate flavor instead of the sauce.

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