Bolivian Aji De Fideos - Spicy Pasta Dish

Name: Bolivian Aji De Fideos - Spicy Pasta Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 1 lb beef chunks for stew (about 450 grams) (dice them in bite site pieces); 1 large potato, or few smaller ones; 1 red onion; 2 garlic cloves; 5 campari tomatoes (or 3 tomatoes on the vine); 1 sweet red pepper; 1 tbsp aji panca or aji amarillo; 1 tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken base; 1 lb penne pasta (about 450 grams); salt/pepper to taste; 1 cup frozen green peas; 1 cup fresh chopped parsley (part used for cooking and part for garnish); 4 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

This delicious and flavorful pasta dish is called Aji de Fideos in Bolivia. It's a traditional Bolivian dish that originated in the city of Cochabamba. Pasta is cooked in a meat sauce with tomatoes, red pepper , onions, potatoes and garnished with parsley and green peas. This is a favorite comfort food recipe for our family!!

Updated at: Sat, 14 Feb 2026 19:24:39 GMT