Fideo (Mexican Pasta)

This dish is best at room temperature, although it is good hot or cold also. I have given just the basic recipe; you can add all kinds of things, like corn, fresh tomatoes, cilantro, scallions, blanched chayote squash, etc.

Yields:	6 servings
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6	ounces	angel hair pasta	nests
12	ounces	picante sauce
1	cup	napolitos cactus	julienned, or 12 oz jar pickled cactus, drained and rinsed or (in a pinch) 2 julienned and blanched bell peppers
1	can	pinto	poquito, anasazi,, pink or other beans of your choice
1	can	green chili peppers	diced

Cook the pasta according to package directions. blanch cactus, if using fresh. drain beans and green chiles. Toss all ingredients together.

There are lots of tomato soup recipes on the web site. Make your own and skip the Campbell's.

Reviewed by sean