Sopa Seca (Mexican Noodle Casserole)

Steps

• 1

  Put the pasta into a large bowl and break it up with your hands into 2 to 3-inch pieces.

  
• 2

  In a frying pan, add some olive oil and in 2 or 3 batches, toast the pasta on a medium/high heat until browned. Remove from pan and put into a baking dish or casserole. Repeat until all pasta is browned.

  
• 3

  In the same pan, saute the onion for about 7-8 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook 2 minutes. Add the can of green chiles and cook 5 minutes. Add the can of tomato and the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Pour the mixture over the pasta in the baking dish.

  
• 4

  Bake at 350ºF for about 25 minutes until the pasta is tender. Remove from oven.

  
• 5

  Top with slices of avocado and crumbled cheese. Serve immediately.