Spanish noodle casseroles date to 1400s Valencia when rice shortages forced cooks to substitute pasta in paella pans.
Noodles in Casserole
Dive into the comforting world of noodle casserole—a delightful dish that’s both budget-friendly and bursting with flavor! Creamy noodles meld seamlessly with savory cheese and tender vegetables, creating a hearty meal that’s as easy to whip up as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights, this cozy casserole is sure to become a family favorite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 3 cdas de tomate frito (45 ml)
- 3 dientes de ajo
- 1 pimiento verde italiano
- 1 cebolla
- 1/2 pimiento rojo
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 1 litro fumet de pescado (4.23 cup)
- 360g de gambitas (12.7 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 90ml aceite oliva (3.04 fl oz)
- 450g de fideos gruesos n.4 (15.9 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Sal
📦Other(2)
- 1 sepia grande
- 270g de mejillones (9.53 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sauté the vegetables, first the onion and garlic, then add the green pepper, red pepper, fried tomato, and chopped cuttlefish.
- 2
Add the small shrimp and mussels, then add the noodles and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- 3
Add the hot fish stock and cook on high heat for a couple of minutes covered, then lower the heat until cooked without covering.
- 4
Let it rest for 5 minutes and enjoy a dish that you can prepare in a short time.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your fish stock to 185-200°F before adding to prevent temperature shock that would stop the noodle cooking process and create uneven texture.technique185-200°F
- ✓Sauté noodles for exactly 2-3 minutes to lightly toast the exterior starches, creating a protective barrier that prevents mushiness during liquid cooking.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a stock-to-noodle ratio of 3:1 by volume because noodles absorb approximately 2.5 times their weight in liquid for proper al dente texture.technique3:1 ratio
- ✓Cook covered on high for exactly 2 minutes to create steam pressure that accelerates starch gelatinization, then uncover to allow moisture evaporation for proper consistency.timing2 minutes covered
- ✓Add mussels shell-side down so they open from steam pressure and release their natural brine at 140-160°F, seasoning the entire dish.technique140-160°F
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Spanish noodle casseroles date to 1400s Valencia when rice shortages forced cooks to substitute pasta in paella pans.
Noodles in Casserole
Dive into the comforting world of noodle casserole—a delightful dish that’s both budget-friendly and bursting with flavor! Creamy noodles meld seamlessly with savory cheese and tender vegetables, creating a hearty meal that’s as easy to whip up as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights, this cozy casserole is sure to become a family favorite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(5)
- 3 cdas de tomate frito (45 ml)
- 3 dientes de ajo
- 1 pimiento verde italiano
- 1 cebolla
- 1/2 pimiento rojo
🥩Meat & Seafood(2)
- 1 litro fumet de pescado (4.23 cup)
- 360g de gambitas (12.7 oz)
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- 90ml aceite oliva (3.04 fl oz)
- 450g de fideos gruesos n.4 (15.9 oz)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- Sal
📦Other(2)
- 1 sepia grande
- 270g de mejillones (9.53 oz)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Sauté the vegetables, first the onion and garlic, then add the green pepper, red pepper, fried tomato, and chopped cuttlefish.
- 2
Add the small shrimp and mussels, then add the noodles and sauté for a couple of minutes.
- 3
Add the hot fish stock and cook on high heat for a couple of minutes covered, then lower the heat until cooked without covering.
- 4
Let it rest for 5 minutes and enjoy a dish that you can prepare in a short time.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your fish stock to 185-200°F before adding to prevent temperature shock that would stop the noodle cooking process and create uneven texture.technique185-200°F
- ✓Sauté noodles for exactly 2-3 minutes to lightly toast the exterior starches, creating a protective barrier that prevents mushiness during liquid cooking.timing2-3 minutes
- ✓Use a stock-to-noodle ratio of 3:1 by volume because noodles absorb approximately 2.5 times their weight in liquid for proper al dente texture.technique3:1 ratio
- ✓Cook covered on high for exactly 2 minutes to create steam pressure that accelerates starch gelatinization, then uncover to allow moisture evaporation for proper consistency.timing2 minutes covered
- ✓Add mussels shell-side down so they open from steam pressure and release their natural brine at 140-160°F, seasoning the entire dish.technique140-160°F