- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ pound angel hair pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 8 cups vegetable broth
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- salt, to taste
- Heat the olive oil in a large stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Break the pasta into 1- to 2-inch pieces and add them to the pot. Sauté the noodles until toasted and golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add the oregano and garlic to the noodles and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more.
- Add the broth and tomatoes, increase the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, lower the heat to a low boil for 4 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked.
- Add salt to taste.
- Ladle the fideo into bowls and add desired toppings.