Sopa De Estrellitas (“star” Pasta)
Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Pour in pasta, stirring gently but constantly until golden brown. Pour in water. Break a cube of bouillon into pieces and scatter in the skillet. Bring water to boil
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
- One 7-oz bag star shaped pasta
- 1 cube tomato/chicken bullion
- 4 cup water
Instructions
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Heat oil in a large, deep skillet. Pour in pasta, stirring gently but constantly until golden brown. Pour in water. Break a cube of bouillon into pieces and scatter in the skillet. Bring water to boil, stirring occasionally so that the bouillon is dissolved completely. Cook for 7 to 10 minutes on high heat, so that most of the liquid boils out. Stir occasionally to mix the bouillon evenly. Serve warm with meat dish, tortillas, and pinto beans, if desired. For variety, add finely cubed beef or pork with the bouillon and serve with vegetables for a complete meal, or add one diced jalapeño chili for “Hot Star Pasta.” Author’s Bio: More about me? Visit Diamond Hope Enterprises, http://www.diamondhopeenterprises.8m.com, for my take on current issues in education. The site also features information on writing, pet ownership, message boards, favorite links, and a poetry page. Or, for useful writing resources, drop by the community Mild Revelations, http://communities.iuniverse.com/bin/circle.asp?circleid=7356. New members are always welcome at Mild Revelations, and if the ideas there aren’t earthshaking, at least they’re well-intentioned! Leslie P. Garcia, author of LOVE’S