My mom makes this all the time. It's perfect. There's nothing else that tastes like it. It's magic! You'd never think that the same old spices and ingredients could make such a unique dish. We've made this twice in the past two days. It's so cheap, filling and easy to make.

Need motivation to make this in the next couple of days?

+It requires 8 ingredients: *Including* 3 spices (salt, cumin and garlic powder), water, and olive oil.
+ It takes about 15 minutes to make.
+ I've already made it twice in 2 days so we know it's a winner.

This is another one of those meals will never provide leftovers.

Note: This recipe is a delicate balance. Because of this, don't stray from the recipe much if it's your first time making it. Things like crumbles, tvp, more spices and the recipe can become something else entirely. Even the lime in the photo is just for garnish. Once you make it and know what you're going for, feel free to mix it up!

We ate ours with pinto beans, our queso and tortillas (all on the side).

This makes 2 large or 4 small servings

INGREDIENTS

• 3-4 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 Onion, chopped
• 1 Box of Fideo Vermicelli noodles in the yellow box (the noodles are supposed to be broken up)
• 1/2 Cup Tomato Sauce (which is 1/2 of a can)
• 2 Cups Water
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/4 Teaspoon Cumin
• 1/8 Teaspoon Garlic Powder

DIRECTIONS

1. Saute onion (Heat your pan on MED, add your oil, then finally add your onions)
2. Once onion is pearly and translucent, ADD in the noodles.
   NOTE: Don't expect your noodles to soften completely yet. Saute them until they are a bit softer. They change colors quickly, and what you're doing now is sauteing UNTIL you reach the color you like. I saute mine for about 2-3 mins.
3. Add in tomato sauce and water. Stir continuously.
4. Raise the heat to HIGH
5. Add in salt, cumin and garlic. Stir, stir.
6. Once it starts to bubble and boil, lower the heat to warm (to simmer)
7. Carefully taste the broth (yummy, huh?)
8. Let it simmer about 7-8 minutes. Stir often.
   NOTE: Watch it closely because you do NOT want to cook off all of your broth, before your noodles are done. You do want the noodles to cook a bit and completely soften, but don't let them burn.
9. It's ready when the noodles are completely soft.