Fideo Cortado

Our adaptation of an old recipe

1 7 oz package fideo

1 Tbsp freeze dried onion*

1 tsp freeze dried roasted garlic*

1/4 cup broken freeze dried tomatoes*

1 tsp Italian seasoning

2 envelopes chicken bouillon

2 Tbsp parmesan cheese

2 cups water

In advance, fill small zip lock bag with parmesan cheese. Place zip lock bag and bouillon envelopes into 1 qt freezer bag. Dump fideo and other spices into freezer bag.

Boil 2 cups water. Mix bouillon into freezer bag. Add contents of freezer bag to boiling water.  Put lid on pot lid and cover pot to let steep for 5 minutes. OR simmer for 5 minutes. Water should be absorbed by pasta.  Sprinkle parmesan cheese over pasta.

We frequently add olive oil (about 1 Tablespoon) for calories.

* We buy "Just Tomatoes, etc" freeze dried vegetables. They are expensive, but lightweight and good tasting.

We get fideo at WalMart in the Mexican food section for about 30 cents a package.